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Create sparkly winter nails with NSI’s 3 pigmented acrylic powders

By Chloe Randall | 4 November 2021

NSI Nails has added three acrylic powders to its Perfectly Pretty range for autumn/winter 2021. Formulated for strong enhancements with a glittering finish, these acrylic powders can be used within…

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NAF! Pro embraces winter nailcare needs with Candy Cane & Winter Spice cuticle oils

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2021

NAF! Pro has added two scents to its burgeoning cuticle oil portfolio for winter 2021. Get clients feeling Christmassy and in the mood for festivities with the Winter Spice and…

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Staffordshire nail technician scoops PHAB Service Stars accolade

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2021

Cheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner…

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Salon in the Spotlight: CandyMani’s Nails & Beauty, Suffolk

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2021

Candice Muddeman began Candymani’s in 2015, working out of her dining room at home, offering gel polish to family and friends. “Last year in lockdown, we started work on a…

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When is a contraindication preventative or restrictive to a nail treatment?

By Katie Barnes | 2 November 2021

A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or your client at risk if the treatment was carried out. There are four types of contraindications which…

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Legology joins 2 environment-friendly initiatives to step up sustainability game

By Chloe Randall | 2 November 2021

Leg care brand, Legology is joining two sustainability initiatives; rePurpose Global and World Land Trust in a bid to improve its sustainability as a brand. Legology is a leg care…

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Nailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 November 2021

Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The…

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Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 November 2021

From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must…

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Here’s how to create a rapport with non-English speaking clients

By Emma Hobday | 1 November 2021

Scratch chats to Magda Gniewek, educator of Magnetic Nails UK, about how to create a connection with your clients who don’t use English as their first language… What is the…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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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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