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#NowTrending: Big hug graffiti nails by Laura Cord

By Callie Iley | 12 January 2021

Scratch chats to Essex nail tech, Laura Cord of Laura Cord Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this uplifting graffiti nail design.  …

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Does the nail industry recognise the needs of the deaf?

By Alex Fox | 12 January 2021

Deaf nail technician, Rachel Spry speaks of a punishing personal nail journey & offers solutions to an industry that’s unaware of its short comings when it comes to the deaf…

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How to perfect your nail treatment risk assessment

By Guest Writer | 12 January 2021

Hazel Dixon shares her expertise on risk assessments – what to consider, include and how to ensure your assessment is up to scratch. A risk assessment is the method used…

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How to motivate a nail & beauty team during lockdown

By Guest Writer | 11 January 2021

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares how she is keeping her staff members motivated & morale high during lockdown… Dream Nails employs 30 staff members across its…

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Why you need to approach your beauty business differently in 2021

By Guest Writer | 11 January 2021

Layla Tourh, MD of The Creative Beauty Group and founder of Beauty Boss HQ, an online platform dedicated to supporting beauty bosses in the running of their business, shares her top tips &…

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Dazzle clients with INK London’s Spellbound gel polish collection

By Chloe Randall | 11 January 2021

INK London has unveiled its iLac Spellbound collection, comprising eight glittery shades. The colours from the collection include pink, red and gold tones and are best when applied in two…

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Is your beauty course reputable? Here’s 8 ways to tell…

By Guest Writer | 11 January 2021

The team at Beauty Courses Online shares advice on choosing a reputable nail or beauty course… Unlike other industries in which poor practitioners can take some time to surface, a…

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How-to: Reverse French using Halo’s Polibuild

By Guest Writer | 10 January 2021

The team at Pure Nails share how to create French style nail designs using the reverse technique and Halo’s PoliBuild system… Are you seeking an enhancement system that’s speedy to…

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Maisie Dunbar’s 12 tips for nail salon success post lockdown

By Guest Writer | 10 January 2021

Award-winning beauty ambassador and consultant, Maisie Dunbar, shares her pointers for maintaining salon success post-lockdown… Do not scrimp on universal sanitation and health & safety practices as outlined by government.…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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