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Salon in the Spotlight: Plaster, Crystal Palace, London

By Kat Hill | 24 February 2021

Found in the urban hotspot of Crystal Palace, Plaster is an inclusive salon offering natural nail treatments and nail art appointment. “Opening in 2019, Plaster was borne from the want…

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Coronavirus: Ireland’s lockdown extended to 5 April

By Chloe Randall | 24 February 2021

The lockdown restrictions in Ireland will remain in force until 5 April, meaning non-essential businesses such as hair and beauty salons will remain closed. The Irish government has decided to…

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Salon safe: world’s 1st self-disinfecting door handle

By Alex Fox | 23 February 2021

A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to…

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Coronavirus: Scotland’s ‘cautious’ roadmap could see beauty businesses open from 26 April

By Chloe Randall | 23 February 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (23 February) revealed the country’s route out of lockdown and tentative reopening dates for nail & beauty businesses. In a statement at Holyrood,…

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#NowTrending: 3D French mosaic nails by Bruna Chagas

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2021

Purple Professional‘s Italian brand ambassador, Bruna Chagas of Bruna Chagas Nails, shares her career story & how she created this 3D French mosaic nail art design… “I have had a…

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Pantone reveals 10 trending colours for AW 20/21

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2021

Global colour authority, Pantone Color Institute, has revealed its report of the top ten standout colours for London Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2021/2022. The report includes 10 colours which are…

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PM’s roadmap: Nail & beauty businesses could reopen from 12 April

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 February) revealed his four-part lockdown exit plan for England, with businesses in the personal care sector expected to reopen from 12 April. In…

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Coronavirus: Scotland will return to levels system when lockdown ends

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (22 February) revealed that Scotland will return to a geographic levels system when the national lockdown ends. Sturgeon is expected to unveil her…

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Scratch Snap: February 2021

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Love Is All Around’ in the bid to…

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Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving women the right to vote.…

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When we think of Notting Hill Carnival, we think vibrancy, colour, art, and fun… basically, the perfect recipe for an…

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