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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Academy on the Move, Glusburn, West Yorkshire

By Kat Hill | 26 May 2021

Keen to share her passion for the beauty industry, Corinne McDermott established Beauty Academy on the Move in 2017 to deliver accredited training. “Following a career of working in salons,…

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5 things nail techs need to know about TikTok

By Chloe Randall | 26 May 2021

In this day and age, being a nail technician is so much more than creating gorgeous nails for their clients. Keeping up with the latest social media app as a…

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Nail Knowledge, digital masterclasses of essential theory for nail professionals, is now endorsed by Habia

By Alex Fox | 25 May 2021

As many in the nail industry acknowledge and tirelessly promote the power of education, the team at Nail Knowledge (NK) punches the air with gusto and is thrilled to announce…

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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2021

From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a…

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French Manicure: How to match the perfect cover shade for your client

By Chloe Randall | 25 May 2021

Not one shade of nude suits all skin tones, therefore, to achieve a clean and polished French manicure, it is essential to make sure your cover shade matches your client.…

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#NowTrending: 90’s inspired pierced nails by Aimie Wheatley

By Callie Iley | 25 May 2021

Scratch chats to Aimie Wheatley of AimieVee Beauty Studio about creating a safe space for women in her salon and how she created this 90’s pierced nail design… I began my…

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OPI partners with the Green Salon Collective

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2021

OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella…

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What a Releaf! Famous Names unveils care products for hands & feet

By Helena Biggs | 24 May 2021

Famous Names, the brand behind the IBX treatment and Dadi’Oil, has unveiled Releaf – a comprehensive care range for hands and feet. Described as ‘intentional, effective, efficient and luxurious’, the…

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National Occupational Standards for (NOS) are approved for Nails

By Alex Fox | 24 May 2021

Habia has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails has been approved and published by the Government. As part of the Habia’s standard setting…

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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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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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