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NHBF scoops gold award for Best Membership Organisation in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2021

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has scooped three accolades at the National Association Awards. The awards recognise the hard work and success of associations, federations, chambers, societies and…

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Nail polish & CBD products amongst most searched for pandemic items

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2021

Nail polish and deodorant were the most searched-for beauty items on the internet between April and June 2021, according to research by online retail platform, RangeMe. The company analysed data…

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Nailympia London competition postponed for 2021

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2021

The annual Nailympia London event for 2021 is postponed for a second year running due to the ongoing global pandemic. The competition invites nail technicians from all over the world…

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Unsure what to do with your excess beauty bottles? Check out this handy recycling solution…

By Emma Hobday | 4 August 2021

Public relations firm SEEN Group has launched SEEN Again, a recycling initiative to help influencers get rid of their used beauty packaging. Partnering with ReBOUND and HANDLE Recycling, SEEN has…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Dolled Up, Suffolk

By Callie Iley | 4 August 2021

Dolled Up was established in 2013 by salon owner, Emma Hayes, who took the plunge into the beauty world after being encouraged by her friends. She’d been painting their nails…

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Head on a colour adventure with 12 autumn nail shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2021

Nail brand, Light Elegance, is taking nail techs and their clients on a colour journey for autumn with the 12 shades in its Venture into Beauty collection. Inspired by the…

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Mii Cosmetics debuts nailcare & colour range

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2021

Are you ready for some show-stopping nail shades? Mii, the brand launched by Gerrard International in 2011 and famed for its make-up, brow and tanning lines, has expanded into nailcare…

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Scratch Stars winning salon expands nail services into Harrods

By Emma Hobday | 2 August 2021

The world’s most famous store has revamped its hair and beauty salon, with Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 – Townhouse – serving up the nail services. Townhouse,…

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Revealed: the hotspot that’s inspired OPI’s 12-piece autumn nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2021

OPI has, since inception, sought inspiration from cities and regions across the globe for its seasonal nail colour collections. Now, in keeping with its 40th anniversary, it’s sticking with its…

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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…

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International Day of Education

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

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