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NHBF campaign urges government to recognise vital contribution of hair & beauty sectors

By Jess Watts | 11 September 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a campaign asking the UK Government to formally recognise the crucial contributions of the hair and beauty sector to the nation’s…

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32 mouth-watering chocolate nail designs

By Jess Watts | 11 September 2025

Though 13 September is marked as International Chocolate Day, we believe that every day should celebrate the delicious, rich treat. Check out entries to the 10 September 2025 nail art…

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The Wales nail salon displaying determination, decadence & dazzling cat eye designs

By Jess Watts | 9 September 2025

Rachel Lewis has been bringing her creativity to the nail industry since 2007, when she trained with CND™. After working from her home salon for years, she ended up taking…

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Heatwaves affecting nail services

How heatwaves are impacting nail techs & tips to adapt services

By Katie Barnes | 9 September 2025

As global temperatures rise, we’re not just feeling the heat at home – it’s making a serious impact in the nail space. From runny products to skin reactions, recent UK…

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Townhouse nail salon & Pepsi MAX to launch cherry-themed manicure experience

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 September 2025

Award-winning, luxury nail salon group, Townhouse, is partnering with global drinks brand, Pepsi MAX, to launch ‘The Cherry Glow Bar’. The Scratch Stars award-winning salon brand’s flagship space in Covent…

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Micro nail art is trending: here are 20 inspo pics for the perfect mini mani

By Jess Watts | 6 September 2025

Are you trying to find a way to jazz up ‘clean girl’ nails without compromising the simple aesthetic? Enter micro nail art: because sometimes, less is more. Here are 20…

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Sweater season shades: the autumn/winter nail collections you need for 2025

By Jess Watts | 5 September 2025

As the colder months and darker days approach, so do product launches containing our favourite harvest hues and winter washes. Here are some AW25 collections to elevate your nails with…

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5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 5 September 2025

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 to help salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares how to tackle your salon…

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Wednesdaycore Halloween 2025 trend: 20 Wednesday Addams nail art looks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 September 2025

Netflix’s Wednesday has introduced a new audience to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday season two on everyone’s lips, ‘Wednesdaycore’…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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