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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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Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches to help industry clean up its act

By Emma Hobday | 5 July 2021

The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) has launched in response to an independent sustainability report commissioned by the British Beauty Council, which analysed the beauty sector and the consumers it serves.…

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collaborates with Bio Sculpture Gel for nail shade launch

By Chloe Randall | 5 July 2021

Model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has teamed up with Bio Sculpture to create her own nail shade. The shade, Rosie Red, is a burnt red hue and is available in two different…

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6 tracks have been released on the new salon album A Day In The Sun produced by Gap Music

By Alex Fox | 4 July 2021

There are six tracks on Messers Jones and Gessey’s debut album – the first and certainly not their last as a recording duo. Both artists are well established and respected…

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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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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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