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Sculpt & shape nails with NSI’s 8 Balance Elite Hard Gels

By Helena Biggs | 6 May 2022

NSI has unveiled the Balance Elite system; eight HEMA-free hard gels designed for all levels of nail technician. Researched, developed and manufactured by NSI in the USA, the gels have…

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Millie Kendall honoured with OBE at Buckingham Palace ceremony

By Helena Biggs | 6 May 2022

Millie Kendall, British Beauty Council CEO & co-founder of Brandstand Communications, received an OBE for services to hair and beauty on 4 May at a Buckingham Palace ceremony. Kendall, who…

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Be spring-ready with 6 pastel Magnetic Nail Design shades

By Callie Iley | 6 May 2022

Magnetic Nail Design has expanded its range of cruelty-free and vegan Blush Blend Gels, adding six pretty brush-on pastel shades, ideal for spring styling. The 15ml builder gels with hint…

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Coachella

Top nail looks from Coachella 2022 that are perfect for festival season

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 May 2022

California music festival, Coachella, is not only the place to be for celeb spotting (on stage and in the crowd) but also for upcoming fashion, beauty and importantly, nail trends.…

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Oh. My. Gawd. The Sally Hansen X Friends nail colour collection is here

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 May 2022

American nail and beauty brand, Sally Hansen, has unveiled a 10-piece nail polish collection inspired by hit TV show, Friends™. Partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the collection celebrates top…

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Salon in the Spotlight: JLR Nail Design, Indiana, USA

By Callie Iley | 5 May 2022

Jordan Ramos worked at a salon for eight years, but when it was closed, she was left with a decision to make about the future of her career. “I decided…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Star Wars

By Callie Iley | 5 May 2022

Check out entries to the 4 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by Star Wars. May the Fourth be with…

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Gel excellence bridal

Dazzle bridal clients with Nail & Beauty Excellence’s 6 wedding-ready gel polish shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 May 2022

Nail and Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by multi award-winning nail tech and 2022 Scratch Stars finalist for L&P Tech of the Year, Jade Barber, has…

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NHBF report highlights beauty industry’s ‘skills crisis’

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 May 2022

The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released a report analysing the current challenges that the hair and beauty sector is experiencing regarding skills and recruitment. Conducted by the…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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