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Want on-trend terrazzo nails? Take a look at Magpie Beauty’s nail art collection

By Emma Hobday | 9 July 2021

It’s time to turn up the terrazzo – Magpie Beauty’s six-piece terrazzo collection is one to behold. Inspired by classic Italian terrazzo marble chips, which originated over 500 years ago…

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British Beauty Council launches 6 short films to demonstrate benefits of salons

By Chloe Randall | 9 July 2021

The British Beauty Council has launched six inspirational short biographical films to highlight how hair dressing and beauty salons are essential to people’s health and wellbeing within communities across the UK. The…

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7 tips to help grow your nail Instagram profile

By Guest Writer | 8 July 2021

Anna Khanna, founder of social media management company, Socialista, which helps beauty businesses improve their social media reach, shares advice for growing your Instagram profile… 1.  Give your followers value…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Creative Nails and Brows, East Yorkshire

By Callie Iley | 7 July 2021

After running her salon in the high street of Driffield town centre between 2011 and 2017, Diane Wilson moved her salon to her summerhouse. “I was an A level teacher,…

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The 6 Gelosophy nail shades you need this summer

By Chloe Randall | 7 July 2021

Launched by Astonishing Nails, Gelosophy has released its summer 2021 collection, Pool Rules. Comprising six shades, the bright hues are aptly named after summer holiday concepts. The shades available: #2107…

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Pretty in pale pink nails

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2021

Out with decadent hues and in with the delicate! Pale pink nails will ensure clients stay in style…

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Say hello to the 6 Halo gel polish nail shades for summer 2021

By Scratch Staff | 6 July 2021

Pure Nails, the company behind the ultra-glossy Halo Gel Polish line, has unleashed its bold summer 2021 nail colour collection. ‘Summer Throwback‘ serves up six oh-so eye-catching gel polish hues;…

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Update: Allergies, nail products & potential risks

By Guest Writer | 5 July 2021

Marian Newman, chair of the FNP, shares important information for nail services… IBOA (isobournyl acrylate) is being used as a semi-permanent adhesive for cancer and diabetic patients. This could cause…

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Creative Academy London launches ITEC courses with CND™ & Light Elegance pro nail brands

By Alex Fox | 5 July 2021

Internationally recognised in 39 countries, ITEC provides leading international beauty qualifications to students in the industry and now ITEC qualifications, interwoven with CND™ and Light Elegance’s world-class education courses, are…

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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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