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Fast-track flawless nails with the Entity Beauty Rubber Base Gels

By Emma Hobday | 18 November 2021

Entity Beauty has unveiled its Rubber Base Gel, a base coat that self-levels, conceals flaws and ridges on the nail, and gives a smooth and perfected look to your nail…

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Global use of virgin plastic by cosmetics brands & more set to fall by 20% by 2025

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 November 2021

Virgin plastic use by leading global brands and retailers has peaked in 2021 and is on track to fall by almost 20%, research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) and the United…

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Kawaii is trending: here’s inspiration for the cute nail art trend from Japan

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 November 2021

Kawaii is a Japanese style, which can be translated as ‘cute’, ‘tiny’ and ‘lovable’. Its rising popularity in the global nail space is clear, with Kawaii nail art dominating our…

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Nail & beauty pros: Should you still wear full PPE?

By Katie Barnes | 18 November 2021

Some nail techs have always worn it, with others only introducing it since the Covid-19 outbreak. But should you always wear PPE? The short answer is yes. PPE has always…

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Mobile tech? Salon pro? Nail artist? Here’s a desk light to suit your needs

By Helena Biggs | 17 November 2021

Working on tiny canvasses requires attention to detail & plenty of great lighting. But which lamp suits your nail tekking needs? Brighten your setup with a focus on the offerings…

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Revealed: the organisations educating Irish beauty pros about domestic abuse

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 November 2021

According to EU research, one in four women in a relationship in Ireland have been abused by a current or former partner. To help hair and beauty pros recognise signs…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Wildflower Hair & Beauty Studio, Cheadle, Staffordshire

By Callie Iley | 17 November 2021

Holly Duckers opened Wildflower Hair and Beauty Studio in a renovated convenience shop in September 2019. “At the time of opening we were a team of four, two hairdressers, one…

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In-person sales of beauty products soar 9% in 13 weeks

By Emma Hobday | 17 November 2021

Beauty purchases on the high street increased by 9% in the 13 weeks leading up to the end of October 2021, compared to the same amount of time leading to…

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Mobile therapists: Here’s how the Storefront app can take the stress out of beauty bookings

By Helena Biggs | 16 November 2021

From the creators of the successful LeSalon beauty service finder app comes Storefront – a handy app to help mobile beauty pros organise and promote bookings. Launching at the end…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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