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Nail tech launches scholarship to support drag community

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 March 2022

On hearing about the difficult experiences of clients from the drag community, Melanie Garlick of Cruelty Free Clawz has launched The Cruelty Free Clawz Scholarship, offering support to three up-and-coming…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: International Children’s Book Day

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 March 2022

Check out entries to the 30 March 2022 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to celebrate International Children’s Book Day! Each design…

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Bournemouth nail tech creates online security course to protect nail businesses & their clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 March 2022

A whopping $3.25 billion is generated by cyber crime on social media and 160,000 Facebook profiles are hacked every day. While many of us would say that we are cyber…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Fabu Lou’s Beauty, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

By Callie Iley | 30 March 2022

After working alone renting rooms in salons since 2010, Louise Bradshaw decided to take the leap and open her own salon in September 2020. “I was offered a deal for…

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Miss Lucy UK launches 12 illustrative nail art stamping plates

By Helena Biggs | 29 March 2022

Nail tech and founder of Miss Lucy UK, Lucy Jefferis, has added 12 nail art stamping plates to her product portfolio, featuring her unique illustrations. Made in the UK, the…

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Nail salons reopen in Odesa, Ukraine in ‘expression of defiance’

By Chloe Randall | 29 March 2022

The historic city of Odesa along the Black Sea coast in Ukraine, has seen nail salons reopen, despite ongoing fears of Russian attacks due to the ongoing war, which started…

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Add a splash of colour to nail styles with 8 Lecenté Create inks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 March 2022

A new season affords the perfect opportunity to freshen up your nail kit and keep clients excited to sit at your nail desk. Maybe you’re looking to expand your nail…

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Are you made to be mystical? Check out Artistic Nail Design’s spring 2022 collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 March 2022

Artistic Nail Design has revealed its spring 2022 nail colour collection, Made To Be Mystical. With shades ranging from mint green and coral crèmes to a dazzling white glitter that…

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Sprinkle your nail designs with magic using Nailchemy’s Ultimate Glitter Collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 March 2022

Glitter is a timeless addition to a nail design whatever the season, so make sure you’re prepared for all requests with Nailchemy‘s Ultimate Glitter Collection. Featuring every one of the…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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