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Beauty Backed Trust launches grant programme to support beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 7 October 2021

The Beauty Backed Trust, which aims to assist those that work in the beauty industry, has launched its first grant programme to continue to support the the industry following the…

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How to fit nail forms like a boss

By Katie Barnes | 6 October 2021

Form fitting is one of the biggest nail tech troubles that causes concerns in the industry. There are so many different components and elements that all have to be correct…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021: THE RESULTS

By Chloe Randall | 4 October 2021

After a whopping 67 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade…

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Revealed: The top 10 Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021 entries

By Chloe Randall | 4 October 2021

After a whopping 67 entries, we reveal our top 10 for this year’s Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021…

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Struggling with your beauty business accounts? Boddice can help!

By Helena Biggs | 1 October 2021

Do you seek financial clarity, advice and solutions for your business? Vicki Boddice has set up Boddice Accounting to offer just that – and she focuses on small business owners,…

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Get party-ready with 6 CND™ shades for winter 2021

By Helena Biggs | 1 October 2021

After a trying 20 months, we’re ready to party – and no party look would be complete with a stunning nail look. CND™’s Party Ready collection has launched to celebrate…

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Luxury nail polish brand Lady Showbiz stuns at London Fashion Week with timeless hues

By Emma Hobday | 30 September 2021

Lady Showbiz‘s striking polishes were used at the London Fashion Week ICON Catwalk Show to complement the collections of designers Malan Breton, Julia Clancey and Patrick McDowell. Lead make-up artist…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021

By Chloe Randall | 30 September 2021

Check out all the entries to this year’s photographic competition! Read more about The Great Scratch Shoot Out here

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Want to create magical nail styles? Check out education offerings from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 29 September 2021

Nominated for a Best Emerging Nail Brand award, Nailchemy was founded by Dave and Hayley Partridge in 2017 – but its focus on nail education has extended much further. Based…

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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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