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The Balanced Beauty Pro

The wellness course designed to help beauty professionals manage physical demands

By Jess Watts | 2 September 2025

Wellness course, The Balanced Beauty Pro, has launched to help beauty professionals care for their bodies. The online course helps pros address the physical toll of working in the beauty…

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North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2: Top 25 contestants revealed

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2025

Hundreds of submissions were received from nail artists working in the USA, Canada and Mexico when entry opened for Season 2 of the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest. Created…

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Ellisons partners with Katie Barnes Tool Range to distribute handy products for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2025

UK beauty wholesaler, Ellisons, has partnered with Katie Barnes Tool Range to make the brand’s E-file and bits, cuticle tools, nail files and accessories available for purchase via Ellisons online and click and collect. Founded…

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The Beauty Barn

The Bathgate beauty salon that started life as a bar

By Jess Watts | 31 August 2025

Katie McBride started her career in the beauty industry in 2011, studying Beauty Therapy at West Lothian College. She went on to complete courses with CND™ and Calgel, with additional…

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Kayley Cairns Hall Of Fame

Scratch Stars Hall Of Famer reveals what it’s like to judge for the prestigious awards

By Jess Watts | 30 August 2025

Kayley Cairns, five-time Scratch Stars Award-winner, nail artist & educator, reveals what it’s like to judge for the esteemed competition, and shares advice for entrants. Kayley Cairns is no stranger…

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Formula 1-inspired nail art ideas for F1 racing fans

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 August 2025

Whether you’re team Ferrari or Mercedes, fuel your passion for Formula 1 with themed nail art looks. Race to nail perfection by taking inspiration from these designs shared online by…

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Gen Z entrepreneurship

Why Gen Z is ditching the 9-5 to start beauty businesses

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Research from Small Business Saturday UK and Amex has found that 71% of Gen Z are interested in starting their own businesses, with beauty being among the most appealing sectors.…

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Cow print #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge

67 udderly moo-smerising cow print nail designs

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Cow print is a bold pattern that repeatedly enters the zeitgeist, and it is having a particular ✨moment✨ right now. According to Google Trends, searches for cow print-related nail art…

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Important September dates for your nail & beauty business

By Jess Watts | 27 August 2025

Get your business prepared for the month of September, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day Ginger cats are widely regarded as the most affectionate…

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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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