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Get party-ready with 6 CND™ shades for winter 2021
After a trying 20 months, we’re ready to party – and no party look would be complete with a stunning nail look. CND™’s Party Ready collection has launched to celebrate a renewed outlook on life and all that is to be rejoiced. “This range of effortless yet glam holiday shades…
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Luxury nail polish brand Lady Showbiz stuns at London Fashion Week with timeless hues
Lady Showbiz‘s striking polishes were used at the London Fashion Week ICON Catwalk Show to complement the collections of designers Malan Breton, Julia Clancey and Patrick McDowell. Lead make-up artist Claire De Graft paired Lady Showbiz’s creamy pink hue ‘Hollywood Star’ with the electric designs from Malan Breton. For ultimate…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021
Check out all the entries to this year’s photographic competition! Read more about The Great Scratch Shoot Out here
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Want to create magical nail styles? Check out education offerings from Nailchemy
Nominated for a Best Emerging Nail Brand award, Nailchemy was founded by Dave and Hayley Partridge in 2017 – but its focus on nail education has extended much further. Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, Hayley founded Nailchemy Academy over a decade ago and its offerings have grown as the brand’s product…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Little Birch Nails, Northern Ireland
Qualifying as a nail technician during the lockdown of 2020 around the same time as having her baby, Rachael Dorrity was initially unable to build a clientele. “Since restrictions have been relaxed, I decided to just go for it and start my nail journey. I’m so excited to see what…
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Love vegan beauty? Here are the top 10 most Instagrammed vegan beauty brands you need to know
End of Tenancy London has released data that showcases which vegan beauty brands are considered the most Instagrammable. The vegan cosmetics industry is booming, with the market value being $16.2 billion so far, with the number expected to sky rocket to $20.8 billion by 2025. A comprehensive list of 23…
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Autumnal Florals
Who’s ready for autumn? We’re loving gorgeous floral designs in the autumnal tones of the new season…
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Universal Orlando updates employee appearance guidelines to embrace inclusivity
Universal Orlando has changed its employee appearance guidelines to become more inclusive, according to a memo sent to employees. The new guidelines came into place yesterday, Sunday 26 September, and allow all team members to wear nail polish, make-up and have visible tattoos – as long as they are not…
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Hair & beauty business coach, Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon, shares top tips for nail pros to achieve a better work-life balance… Howdy nail bosses! Work-life balance is like a unicorn in this industry – often talked about, yet never seen. In fact, it’s one of the most common challenges…
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Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals how undertaking skin cancer awareness training benefitted a client… As nail techs, we provide a very personal service. The level of touch brings responsibility, because clients often share deeply personal things. We need to listen, and if asked, support clients…
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Now offering over 250 Minis products, The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has added 40 shades to its 7ml range. TGB Minis are ideal to be transported by mobile nail techs. They also cater to pros looking to try the brand’s formulations or shades without committing to full-sized 20ml bottles, and those…
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Nail techs share advice for catering to clients with multiple sclerosis (MS)… What is MS? On its website, the NHS states: “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be…
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Globally renowned nail competition organisation, Nailympia, will commemorate its 20th anniversary in London, 13-14 October 2024. Beneath the guidance of Alex Fox, its global competition director & co-founder of Scratch, Nailympia has blossomed into a mecca for nailists seeking international recognition and industry accolades. With each passing year, the competition…
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Add delicate dried floral details to nail designs this spring for a subtle touch of blossoming beauty. Check out our roundup of 25 dried flower designs below…
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