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An inside look: How Academy2 can change up your nail education journey

By Helena Biggs | 6 December 2021

It’s been dubbed an ‘education epicentre’, combining online learning with in-classroom hours and masterclasses so you can learn nail skills – and more – at your own pace. Academy2 from…

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Nail Bar Boys: BBC launches series following Liverpool nail tech team

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 December 2021

A BBC Three documentary following the lives of six British Vietnamese nail techs in Liverpool, titled Nail Bar Boys, has launched. Astro, Little Kenny, Brandon, Bruno, Dragon and Big Tony…

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Want to create eye-catching nail designs? Check out Nailchemy’s Eternals collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2021

Nailchemy has launched its Eternals collection, comprising six gel polish shades. Featuring colour changing flakes and reflective glitter, each colour can be used on its own or on top of…

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Glitterbels launches hema-free gel polish range for nail pros

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2021

Staffordshire based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled a hema-free gel polish range, launching with 80 stunning shades. Founded by Annabel and Elliott Maginnis in 2018, the Glitterbels range features colour…

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Revealed: the huge search increase for ‘men’s nail polish’ after celeb launches

By Chloe Randall | 3 December 2021

According to research conducted by Love the Sales, there has been a huge lift in searches for ‘men’s nail polish’ since the launch of two male celebrity nail polish lines.…

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Machine Gun Kelly launches ‘gender-neutral’ nail polish line

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 December 2021

American singer-rapper Machine Gun Kelly has launched a ‘gender-neutral’ nail polish line inspired by self-expression and creativity for all, whatever their age or however they identify. Named UN/DN LAQR –…

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Major beauty brands sign up to circular economy initiative

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 December 2021

Beauty brands including Elemis, Unilever and NAF! Salon have signed up to a circular economy initiative, launched by Jo Chidley, co-founder of natural and sustainable personal care brand Beauty Kitchen.…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Santa’s Workshop

By Callie Iley | 2 December 2021

Check out the entries to the 1 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by Santa’s Workshop! Each design was submitted…

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Salon in the Spotlight: GLOSS, Isle of Man

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2021

Jemma King and Rebekah Lockett are two sisters who decided to open up their own nail salon. “We opened our salon in our town centre of Douglas. We both nail…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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