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Salon in the Spotlight: Platinum Beauty, Cheshire

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2022

After working in the commercial sector for the majority of her career, Sarah Heath realised her passions lay elsewhere. “I fell out of love with recruitment, and had no happiness…

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Inclusive skincare platform Black Skin Directory launches training & education course

By Emma Hobday | 1 February 2022

Founded by skincare expert and author Dija Ayodele in 2018, the Black Skin Directory (which helps to connect people of colour with expert skincare professionals) has launched an education platform.…

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Tiger nails

By Callie Iley | 1 February 2022

2022 is welcoming the Year of the Tiger! Need some Chinese New Year inspiration? Check out our fierce roundup of tiger nails below…

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Looking to make your nail space greener? Check out REM’s sustainable furniture

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 February 2022

REM has added to its range of salon and spa furniture with items made from sustainably and locally sourced materials. The range includes chairs and nail desks as well as…

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Maidenhead salon to host 24 hour nail challenge for charity

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 January 2022

Are you used to long working days? How about a 24 hour shift of non-stop nails? That’s what the team at Maidenhead salon, Becki’s Beauty, are doing this March in…

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Light Elegance turns to the art world to inspire 12 spring nail shades

By Chloe Randall | 31 January 2022

Light Elegance is encouraging nail technicians to find the artist within them with the 12 shades in its spring 2022 nail colour collection. Inspired by classic art masterpieces, ‘The Artist’…

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Katie Barnes launches KB Educate nail education courses

By Emma Hobday | 31 January 2022

Get excited – multi award-winning nail expert, Katie Barnes, has created expert education courses under the name of KB Educate. Courses are taught by experienced nail and beauty professionals, selected…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails

By Callie Iley | 29 January 2022

Scratch chats to Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails about finding inspiration for nail designs and the progress she has made since starting in the industry… It’s the endless possibilities and creativity…

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Olympia Beauty Spring: What is it & how can I get involved?

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2022

Calling all beauty professionals: Olympia Beauty has launched an exciting online event, serving up product discounts, giveaways, training offerings and so much more. Olympia Beauty Spring, launching 14 February 2022,…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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