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Revealed: The nail technique you need to know about

By Emma Hobday | 4 July 2021

Serbian nail artist, Bojana Kostka, has added a new technique to her arsenal of patented nail designs – the ‘Casting Technique’. It offers a speedy way to produce extreme nail…

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8 new Glow with the Flow UV vibrant gel polishes meet 8 Mosaic shades for style, design & kicking nail art

By Alex Fox | 3 July 2021

The HD Professional line innovated and developed by award-winning UK champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added to its pro line of gel polishes. “I’ve added exciting new shades and textures…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Gloss Beauty Treatments

By Chloe Randall | 2 July 2021

Launched in February 2020, Ciaran Adam found herself using a lot of wax melts which were based on designer fragrances, and wondered if this concept could be translated into cuticle…

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USA’s FingerNailFixer launches vlog to offer education programs for budding nail artists

By Alex Fox | 2 July 2021

Holly Schippers AKA #FingerNailFixer has changed up her nail delivery and started a YouTube vlog for nail professionals. “Education is my ‘thing’,” states Holly. “And when the pandemic arrived, it…

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Meet the product that helps protect even the most sensitive skin

By Chloe Randall | 2 July 2021

Gloves In A Bottle (GIAB) Shielding Lotion has been launched, which protects and nourishes the hands and body of people with skin conditions and those who have had drying effects.…

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Nominate now: Your favourite hair or beauty influencer

By Emma Hobday | 1 July 2021

The National Hair & Beauty Federation has launched the Top 100 Influencers in the Hair & Beauty Industry, to credit those in the industry that use social media to influence,…

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£25,000 Business Boost grant launched to help start or grow a small business 

By Alex Fox | 1 July 2021

Calling all nail entrepreneurs – The Simply Business competition to win £25,000 is open for budding entrepreneurs to enter – the closing date is Friday 17 September. This is the…

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12 steps to help perfect gel polish application at the cuticle zone

By Katie Barnes | 1 July 2021

Achieving a close and neat cuticle application with gel polish can be a nail tech’s nemesis but with just a few simple steps you can master a photo perfect cuticle…

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5 weird & wonderful nail trends of the 2010’s

By Emma Hobday | 30 June 2021

Remember the ‘Tens?  The decade of 2010 to 2020, where Lady Gaga wore that meat dress, Gangnam Style became a global hit, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot…

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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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