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Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art

By Callie Iley | 17 September 2022

Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his…

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Create on-trend nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s autumn 2022 collection

By Callie Iley | 16 September 2022

Artistic Nail Design has launched its autumn 2022 collection, Cover Me Head To Toe, inspired by seasonal colour-blocking trends and layered looks With a range of six striking shades to…

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Honouring heritage through a passion for polish

By Alex Fox | 15 September 2022

In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Niche Hair & Beauty, Nottingham

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2022

Established in 2012, Jade Miller took over Niche Hair & Beauty in 2016. “We relocated during the 2021 lockdown, to a ground floor premises, reopening with a new logo, new…

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Experience a night of inspiration at beauty booking app Booksy’s Sheffield event

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2022

Hair and beauty booking app, Booksy, invites UK-based salon owners, beauticians, barbers and nail artists to its free Better You, Better Business event in Sheffield on Monday 17 October for…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Teddy Bear Day

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 September 2022

Check out entries to the 7 September nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to mark Teddy Bear Day, which takes place on…

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Explained: Circular economy for salons

By Green Salon Collective | 9 September 2022

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Maisie Leah Nails, Birmingham

By Callie Iley | 8 September 2022

Starting out doing nails in her parents’ living room before moving into her dads summer house, Maisie Leah Poultney expanded for a third time to achieve the salon set-up of…

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PM Liz Truss announces plans to support businesses with energy bills

By Helena Biggs | 8 September 2022

Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has today (8 September) announced an energy plan to support the cost of living. In a statement to the House of Commons, which was frequently interrupted…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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