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Is teaching nail courses the next step for you?

By Katie Barnes | 11 January 2022

Have you changed your career focus since the start of the pandemic? Something you may have started, already be toying with, or not yet even considered, is education. Teaching is…

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Beauty B Corps form coalition to improve sustainability standards of industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 January 2022

26 certified B Corporations within the beauty industry have teamed together to form the B Corp Beauty Coalition, with the aim of improving social and environmental practices of the industry.…

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Covid-19: Welsh government confirm £120m support for personal care sector

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 January 2022

The Welsh government has confirmed that an additional £120m of funding will be made available to the personal care sector to support businesses that have been, and are impacted, by…

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OPI & Xbox announce nail polish collaboration featuring 12 shades

By Chloe Randall | 10 January 2022

OPI has announced a collaboration with Xbox for its Spring 2022 collection. Inspired by the colourful gaming world, 12 hues have been created to bring the virtual world to life.…

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Struggling with nail glitter removal? This Morgan Taylor range makes it easy

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

Do you love sparkly nails but find glitter tricky to remove? Morgan Taylor has unveiled a peel-off glitter range of nail lacquers; ideal for in-salon or at-home mani/pedis. Ideal for…

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Ready to indulge? Check out these 3 decadent nail shades from Halo Gel Polish

By Helena Biggs | 9 January 2022

For many, January marks a time to throw away the festive treats; but fear not – you can still get your chocolate fix with three indulgent shades from Halo Gel…

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Cultural Style Week launches to celebrate beauty, hair & fashion diversity

By Helena Biggs | 7 January 2022

Tech entrepreneur, Candy-Ellie Graham, has founded Cultural Style Week, a movement that will take place 21-27 May 2022 to encourage people to boldly embrace their cultural heritage through fashion, hair…

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Industry bodies urge local authorities to allocate Additional Restriction Grants to personal care

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 January 2022

The British Beauty Council, along with the the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), the Hair & Barber Council, The Federation…

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Covid-19: £19 million financial support for close contact services in Scotland

By Chloe Randall | 6 January 2022

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £19 million of financial support specifically for the close contact services sector in Scotland, including hair and beauty businesses. The First Minister said local…

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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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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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