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6 nail trends that never go out of style

By Emma Hobday | 2 September 2021

Every year – and, let’s face it, every month – we’ll see a new nail design trending (hello pick n mix nail art, year of 2021) but some nail designs…

Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Nail & Beauty Excellence

By Chloe Randall | 1 September 2021

Founder of Nail and Beauty Excellence, Jade Barber is a multi award-winning nail technician who has been working in the industry for eight years. With over 50 trophies under her…

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Kirsty, Rochester

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2021

Before having her children, Kirsty Lamb was working as a mobile tech – but then made the move to open a home salon to fit her job around family life.…

Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2021

Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021,…

Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind

By Emma Hobday | 1 September 2021

The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind…

TECH TALK: Meet Lucy Jefferis, the nail tech with a talent for hand drawn decals

By Emma Hobday | 31 August 2021

Lucy Jefferis launched nail decal company Miss Lucy UK in early 2020, determined to excel in the industry she loved despite mental health battles making client appointments challenging. “I was…

Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2021

Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat…

In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros

By Emma Hobday | 30 August 2021

Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara…

BEHIND THE BRAND: Meet Dani Bailey, the nail tech dipping her toes in beauty product innovation

By Emma Hobday | 29 August 2021

Dani Bailey has been a nail technician since 2019 and has always been a nail enthusiast, doing her own nails from when she was just 13 years old, after being…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…