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The #2 Emi Design Capsule 2021 kit for neo-futuristic nail art has been released

By Alex Fox | 23 May 2021

The second  EMI Design capsule kit has been launched for 2021. With a 2021 ‘neo-futuristic’ theme, this new design box beings a new spin on creating futuristic geometric nail art…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Terri Louise Copeland of Terri Copeland Nails

By Callie Iley | 22 May 2021

Scratch chats to Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Terri Louise Copeland of Terri Copeland Nails, about social media and her favourite products to use… I work from my home-based salon in…

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Want to be a better nail stylist? Cultivate your clever with a 5-day bootcamp or 10-week intensive nail masterclass

By Alex Fox | 21 May 2021

Nail champion, expert, educator & mentor – Ela Loszczyk has crafted a series of classes, workshops & bootcamps all focused on the nail professional for a career enhancement injection. People…

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From Coronation Street to cuticles… Georgia May Foote on qualifying as a nail tech

By Chloe Randall | 20 May 2021

After starring in Coronation Street for five years as Katy Armstrong, Georgia May Foote has now made the move from the cobbles to the salon after qualifying as a nail…

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#ShowScratch Creative Nail Challenge: Your Favourite Holiday

By Callie Iley | 20 May 2021

Check out the entries to the 19 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by their favourite holiday destinations! Each design…

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British Beauty Council’s ‘Oh Hello Beauty’ campaign hopes to encourage clients to visit salons

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

The British Beauty Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage people to return to hair and beauty salons called Oh Hello Beauty. Since March last year,…

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The Federation of Nail Professionals speaks out against short, unaccredited courses that are damaging the nail industry

By Alex Fox | 19 May 2021

I Know! Let’s have a race to the bottom? Or should we reboot industry education… by Marian Newman BEM, Chair of The FNP – Federation of Nail Professionals  If it…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Noir Beauty, Emsworth, Hampshire

By Kat Hill | 19 May 2021

Having started her beauty business in the spare room of her family home, Kelly Checketts outgrew the space after three years. “I loved it but, having three children and two…

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Get creative with your nail designs using Nail-Its

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

OMY etc, the little sister store of OMY Nails, has launched Nail-Its to help you get creative with your nail art. Nail-Its are nail art template sticky notes designed with…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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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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