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Salon in the Spotlight: Frankie Alice Nails, Congleton, Cheshire

By Kat Hill | 20 January 2021

When Francesca Alice Nield was furloughed last year from her job in the hospitality sector, she took the chance to pursue her dream career and set up her own studio.…

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Susan Routledge features 22 beauty leaders in inspiring book

By Chloe Randall | 20 January 2021

Beauty business expert, Susan Routledge has worked with 21 beauty industry salon owners and leaders to produce an inspiring book entitled ‘Beauty & the Best.’ The book showcases how many…

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#NowTrending: Pretty pastel cloud nails by Rebecca Marie

By Callie Iley | 19 January 2021

Scratch chats to Rebecca Marie of The Nails Coven Studio about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this pretty pastel cloud nail design… My journey as…

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How to tackle tricky beauty clients | The Beauty Bloggers

By Guest Writer | 19 January 2021

The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their tips for tackling tricky & demanding salon clients… Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and have over 21…

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Caring for feet: salon pedicure & homecare ideas

By Guest Writer | 18 January 2021

Let’s talk about the importance of footcare with expert advice from Katharin von Gavel, founder & CEO of Footlogix. A featured platform speaker and recognised educator in footcare, Katharin von…

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Charity supports cancer sufferers in lockdown with virtual nailcare workshops

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2021

Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has launched virtual make-up, skincare, hair and nailcare workshops for those affected by the disease. The charity, which has been offering free confidence-boosting…

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Session stylist unveils 7 PersoNAILity tools for nailcare

By Chloe Randall | 18 January 2021

London-based celebrity beauty therapist & nailist, Jenni Draper, has launched PersoNAILity; a range of stainless steel nailcare tools.   This manicure range includes three cuticle tools, two nippers, clippers and…

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Revealed: Beauty trends with the highest engagement on TikTok

By Chloe Randall | 17 January 2021

Research conducted by Tanologist has revealed TikTok’s most searched for beauty treatments. The data shows ‘laminated eyebrows’, ‘fox eye makeup’ and ‘fake freckles’ to be some of the top most…

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Learn essential nail info with ‘Nail Knowledge’ online education platform

By Alex Fox | 17 January 2021

Introducing Nail Knowledge… After nearly two years in the planning, an idea voiced by Kevin Nicholls from Roo Beauty to Marian Newman has resulted in Nail Knowledge; fact-based online learning…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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