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Nail Tech Talk: How I’ve been keeping busy while my salon is closed

By Guest Writer | 19 March 2021

Tina Bell, head of education for Pure Nails & owner of Totally Polished Academy, shares the ways she’s been keeping busy before her nail business and academy can resume in-person service… I have…

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Paisley Nail Art

By Chloe Randall | 19 March 2021

Paisley nail art, aka bandana style, has really taken the nail world by storm with celebrities like Selena Gomez rocking the trend. Here, we share some of our reader’s designs…

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Add texture to nails with Naio Nails’ Jelly Gel Polish

By Chloe Randall | 19 March 2021

Naio Nails has launched its Jelly Gel Polish range, comprising 16 colours. Jelly nails are a way to play with sheer colour and add a little texture. Paired with a…

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Beauty bookings see 432% spike after salon reopening date announced

By Chloe Randall | 18 March 2021

According to Stylist, Beauty bookings service Treatwell has reported a 432% spike in bookings within 24 hours after it was announced salons could potentially reopen on 12 April. After a…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Fast food

By Callie Iley | 18 March 2021

Check out the entries to the 17 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by fast food! Each design was submitted via…

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The vital step you could be missing when cleaning

By Guest Writer | 18 March 2021

Nigel Rouse, brand owner of Mundo Professional, shares why time is a key factor when cleaning… I have watched many people – including those in the medical profession – spray…

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BABTAC Inspiring Beauty Awards winners announced

By Chloe Randall | 17 March 2021

The winners have been announced for the first-ever BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) Inspiring Beauty Awards. The awards took place virtually with nearly 100 guests attending including…

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Prep nails for spring with Indigo’s 8 Master of Pastel gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 17 March 2021

Indigo Nails has unveiled its spring nail colour collection, Master of Pastel. Eight candy coloured gel polish hues make up the range, including the lovely lilac Mr. Pancake, lemon yellow…

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How to perfect fine line work in your nail designs

By Katie Barnes | 16 March 2021

Mastering straight, fine lines can be difficult enough on a flat piece of paper, let alone on the curved surface of a nail. Throw a moving customer into the equation…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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