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Lockdown: the advent of online nail competitions

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2021

Nail competitions have been growing steadily in popularity for some years now with the likes of Nailympia London attracting many nail pros from around the globe to its arena every autumn. The…

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Practice nail designs on paper with The Peachy Colouring Book

By Helena Biggs | 24 March 2021

Courtney Jade, a nail technician from Cork, Ireland, has created The Peachy Colouring Book within which pros can sketch and showcase design ideas. The pages feature outlines of hands and nails…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Studio, Aberdeen

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2021

Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sammy MacDonald has grown her beauty business from the ground up. “My salon business opened on the 1 December 2016 with the…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Watson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March &…

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Scratch Snap: March 2021

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Petal Power’ in the bid to win a…

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LART Nails adds 7 dipping powder shades for spring

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2021

LART Nails has unveiled its Pro Elements collection, an addition to the Mineral Dipping Powder range. LART Pro is an advanced Mineral Dipping System™ for use by nails professionals. It…

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HTV Nail Academy in Vietnam hosts inspiring nail competition during pandemic

By Alex Fox | 23 March 2021

Hua Thanh Vy director of education for HTV Nail Vietnam Academy for nail design in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, hosted and organised one of the largest nail competitions the…

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NailKind adds 5 pastel shades to range

By Kat Hill | 23 March 2021

Nail polish brand, NailKind, has revealed Sweet Spring, a polish collection of pastel hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85%…

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Reopening: How to reassure your clients

By Chloe Randall | 23 March 2021

It is vital to let your clients know what to expect on their return to your nail space, and reassure them of the measures you have taken to protect them. We…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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Christmas Day

‘The most wonderful time of the year’ culminates with Christmas Day. As we reach the summit of sparkle season, the…

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