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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: CHRISTMAS DINNER

By Callie Iley | 17 December 2020

Check out all the entries to the 16 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by Christmas dinner! Future tasks will be…

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Coronavirus: Salons in Wales to close on 24 Dec as govt implements level 4 restrictions

By Helena Biggs | 16 December 2020

Wales’ first minister, Mark Drakeford, has today (16 December) announced that higher-level restrictions will come into force to control rapidly accelerating coronavirus rates across the country. He confirmed that the…

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Marian Newman BEM on… changes to nail product regulations for 2021

By Guest Writer | 16 December 2020

Marian Newman BEM, nail industry veteran and chair of The FNP, reveals the changes to cosmetic products that will be evident in 2021… Originally posted at www.the-fnp.com “We will be…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Box, Derby

By Kat Hill | 16 December 2020

Offering her clients a sunny spot for nail appointments, Carol-Ann Beresford used Lockdown 2.0 in November to create a new nail studio. “I started my nail journey 12 years ago…

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Covid career changes: Why I decided to train as a nail tech during lockdown

By Guest Writer | 16 December 2020

Sophie Akerman decided to train as a nail technician during the Covid-19 pandemic after being forced to work from home gave her time to reflect on her career path. She…

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Add sparkle to nail styles with NSI’s Christmas acrylic powder shades

By Chloe Randall | 15 December 2020

NSI Nails has added three acrylic powders to its Perfectly Pretty range for the festive season. Designed to offer nails sparkle and strength, these acrylic powders can be used within…

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#NowTrending: Green & gold cog nails by Charlotte Vizor

By Callie Iley | 15 December 2020

Scratch chats to Charlotte Vizor of Nailed it by Chaz about her love for being a nail tech, as she describes how to create this gorgeous green and gold design.…

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Create jelly nail designs with SNA Jeli Gels

By Kat Hill | 15 December 2020

Create on trend nail designs with the latest launch from nail brand & distributor, SNA Professional. The Jeli Gel by SNA range sees 12 brightly coloured translucent gels. Presented in…

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Create nail looks that sparkle with Nailchemy’s 12-piece Wishes collection

By Chloe Randall | 14 December 2020

Nail brand, Nailchemy has unveiled the Wishes collection – comprising 12 striking gel polish shades. Wishes features a variety of metallic and glittery soak off gel polish hues, which are…

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The GelBottle Inc’s Brunch & Learn The GelBottle Inc is thrilled to invite you to a special post-party TGB Brunch…

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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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