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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Pixel nail art

By Callie Iley | 18 February 2021

Check out the entries to the 17 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs in a pixel format! Each design was submitted via…

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Coronavirus: Scotland Mobile & Home-Based Close Contact Services fund opens

By Chloe Randall | 18 February 2021

The Scottish Government has launched the Mobile and Home-Based Close Contact Services Fund to help businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is for owners and operators of mobile…

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Hair & beauty businesses ‘£41,000 out of pocket’ by end of 2021

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2021

Hair and beauty businesses saw up to 57% loss in turnover in 2020, according to a report by the NHBF and independent economic analysts, Pragmatix Advisory. It also predicts that…

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Gelish & Morgan Taylor reveal 6 spring shades

By Chloe Randall | 17 February 2021

Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their spring nail colour collection, ‘Out In The Open.’ Comprising of six shades, the collection is available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish, Gelish…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Base Coat Beauty, North East, England

By Kat Hill | 17 February 2021

When their family grew, Ella and Milly Shanks’ home salon relocated from a bedroom in the family home to a new garage conversion. “We’ve had our home salon for 3…

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imPRESS & OPI collaborate to create press-on nails

By Chloe Randall | 17 February 2021

imPRESS has announced a US collaboration with global nail polish brand, OPI. This collection offers ten of the most iconic and beloved OPI nail polish shades as imPRESS Colour Press-On…

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How to prepare new nail brushes for use

By Katie Barnes | 16 February 2021

You may notice that when you purchase a new brush for nail services, the bristles are stiff and contain a white residue. This residue is Arabic gum, a starch film.…

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Trademarks & your beauty business: points to consider

By Guest Writer | 16 February 2021

Nail stylist and business owner, Theresa Foddering (aka The Naildresser®) reveals why she chose to trademark her business – and the step you need to take to apply… Your business…

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Salon duo launch merchandise to promote positivity

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2021

Two beauty professionals have joined forces for an uplifting merchandise venture designed to promote positivity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched…

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

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