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Enhance your nail career with online courses from Mirage Spa Education

By Helena Biggs | 14 October 2021

Cheryl Thibault was ahead of the curve when it came to online learning. While many nail and beauty education organisations have only recently launched online learning platforms, Cheryl set up…

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Cosy up with HD Pro Nails’ 8-piece Winter Warmers acrylic powder collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 October 2021

Multi award-winning and globally renowned nail artist, Hazel Dixon, has extended her line of nail products, with the Winter Warmers acrylic powder collection for autumn/winter 2021. Comprising eight pre-mixed flat…

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Show that you’re a Nail Boss with NAF! PRO workwear & accessories

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 October 2021

NAF! PRO, supplier of retail and pro products for nailists, has added four items to its ‘merch’ range. Joining its existing line of aprons and tops is a striped long-sleeved…

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Sweet Squared launches Academy2 platform to inspire & educate beauty pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 October 2021

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Sweet Squared, has launched education platform Academy2 to make learning more accessible for industry professionals. The platform offers Sweet Squared’s award-winning HABIA (Hair…

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How NexGen Nails dip powders have doubled my salon profits

By Helena Biggs | 11 October 2021

Nail tech, Sharon Shaw, had always wanted to find a quick and easy alternative to L&P acrylic that would deliver natural-looking, beautiful nails without damaging the nail plate. Her mission ended when…

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Get a holiday feeling with Magnetic’s 6 rich gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 8 October 2021

Have you been dreaming of a holiday? Indulge in the decadent shades of Magnetic’s Picnic in France gel polish collection and dream of Champagne and strolls along the Champs-Élysées… The…

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Beauty for all: The role of transgender & drag beauty in the nail space

By Guest Writer | 8 October 2021

Inclusivity is undoubtedly one of the leading topics of conversation within the beauty industry, but why does it matter so much? The British Beauty Council‘s Diversity and Inclusivity Report states…

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Glitterbels launches 2 nail glitters in aid of The Azaylia Foundation

By Emma Hobday | 7 October 2021

Glitterbels is supporting the efforts of children’s cancer charity, The Azaylia Foundation, by creating a premixed glitter and a lion shaped loose glitter for nails. The two products have been…

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MPs demand restoration of £30 billion beauty industry

By Emma Hobday | 7 October 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (the APPG), Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, publishes a Call to Action following its inquiry into…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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