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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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Covid-19: CTPA updates guidance on cosmetics testers in stores, salons & spas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 January 2022

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has released updated guidance on the use of testers by retailers, salons and spas in the hair, beauty and wellness sector. The guidance,…

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Netflix show nails

By Lilly Delmage | 28 January 2022

From Netflix to Nailflix! Superfans have taken to Instagram to flaunt their favourite Netflix show manicures. See how many shows you can spot in our roundup of  reader designs below…

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Here’s how to get nail polish out of everyday materials & surfaces

By Emma Hobday | 27 January 2022

We’ve all been there – hurrying to get somewhere you need to be, continuing with daily activities when your nail polish isn’t quite dry, or just accidentally dropping your nail…

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Explore the Leeds hub shaking up the beauty & wellness industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 January 2022

Scratch chats to Isabella Gilmartin, founder of Koncept Studio, a hub of multi-functional spaces for independent creative talent in Leeds. It was in 2019 that Isabella first had the idea…

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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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