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Read MoreMargaret Dabbs OBE joins Global Airlines board to develop partnerships & strategies
Margaret Dabbs OBE, founder of foot, hand and nailcare brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has been appointed to the Global Airlines Advisory Board. Dabbs, who created her namesake brand in 2004, fuses medical science and podiatry with beauty to produce results-driven and luxurious treatments and products. These have featured in some…
Read MoreBring on ballerinacore with 45 bow nail art looks
Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow nail art. Inspired by coquette, balletcore and fairycore aesthetics taking over social media, ribbon-style details are predicted to take over the fashion and beauty scene in 2024, with Pinterest Predicts noting ‘bow-stacking’ as a top trend for the year. TikTok…
Read MoreEffortlessly build & update your beauty business website with Vagaro’s MySite
Global salon, spa and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, has launched MySite, helping businesses to easily create sophisticated websites to increase brand visibility. MySite is a website builder with booking system, using which business owners, regardless of their web development skill, can completely customise their online customer experiences with…
Read MoreFind out about the courses on offer during Lecenté’s Education Enrolment Season
Lecenté has announced its Education Enrolment Season, offering promotions on nail education for a range of skill levels. Running from 8 January to 31 January, Lecenté’s Education Enrolment Season will feature exclusive event offers on its award-winning training, including free enrolment into a range of courses. Education on offer during…
Read MoreTemperature talk: How the cold weather can affect your nail products
Feeling the chill? Scratch explores the impact that temperature has on nail products and serves up practical points to note… Creating a comfortable atmosphere in the salon is important for you and your clients, but maintaining a consistent temperature is also vital to ensure that your nail products perform at…
Read MoreHappy Paul takes to streets of London for mood-lifting ‘dry January’ giveaway
If you’re in London this month, keep your eyes peeled for Happy Paul founder, Paul Gerrard, and his dog, Reggie. They’re giving away the skincare and bodycare brand’s Moisturiser to spread positivity and hydrate this ‘dry January’. Lucky recipients of the moisturiser are invited to donate what they feel it…
Read MoreWant to feel inspired & empowered in your beauty business? Check out the She’s Bossed It podcast
Sharing motivational talks, inspirational stories and the secrets and strategies to her success in the beauty industry, Beauty Business Academy founder, Layla Tourh, has launched her She’s Bossed It podcast on all major podcast platforms. With a range of industry experience from owning a salon, distributing for top beauty brands,…
Read MoreOPI has launched its summer 2024 colour collection: My Me Era, featuring 12 energising crème nail shades. Inspired by the celebration of self-expression in all forms, the collection balances bold and playful brights with versatile earthy hues. These are available in OPI’s GelColor gel polish formula, boasting up to three…
Read MoreHair & beauty business coach, Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon, shares top tips for nail pros to achieve a better work-life balance… Howdy nail bosses! Work-life balance is like a unicorn in this industry – often talked about, yet never seen. In fact, it’s one of the most common challenges…
Read MoreSession nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals how undertaking skin cancer awareness training benefitted a client… As nail techs, we provide a very personal service. The level of touch brings responsibility, because clients often share deeply personal things. We need to listen, and if asked, support clients…
Read MoreNow offering over 250 Minis products, The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has added 40 shades to its 7ml range. TGB Minis are ideal to be transported by mobile nail techs. They also cater to pros looking to try the brand’s formulations or shades without committing to full-sized 20ml bottles, and those…
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