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Coronavirus: NI lockdown extended until 1 April

By Chloe Randall | 19 February 2021

The lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland will remain in force until 1 April, meaning non-essential businesses such as hair and beauty salons will remain closed. Health officials have said they…

Artistic Nail Design presents 2021 spring shades

By Alex Fox | 18 February 2021

Artistic Nail Design introduces the Sugar Free Spring 2021 collection. Sugar Free is all about embracing colour to the max while defying the need to stay sugary sweet. This collection…

Do you need a social media detox?

By Kat Hill | 18 February 2021

The pressures of social media can impact our wellbeing – some times more than we even realise. So, is it time to disconnect? Amy Martin, owner of AMB STUDIO &…

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Pixel nail art

By Callie Iley | 18 February 2021

Check out the entries to the 17 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs in a pixel format! Each design was submitted via…

Coronavirus: Scotland Mobile & Home-Based Close Contact Services fund opens

By Chloe Randall | 18 February 2021

The Scottish Government has launched the Mobile and Home-Based Close Contact Services Fund to help businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is for owners and operators of mobile…

Hair & beauty businesses ‘£41,000 out of pocket’ by end of 2021

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2021

Hair and beauty businesses saw up to 57% loss in turnover in 2020, according to a report by the NHBF and independent economic analysts, Pragmatix Advisory. It also predicts that…

Gelish & Morgan Taylor reveal 6 spring shades

By Chloe Randall | 17 February 2021

Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their spring nail colour collection, ‘Out In The Open.’ Comprising of six shades, the collection is available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish, Gelish…

Salon in the Spotlight: Base Coat Beauty, North East, England

By Kat Hill | 17 February 2021

When their family grew, Ella and Milly Shanks’ home salon relocated from a bedroom in the family home to a new garage conversion. “We’ve had our home salon for 3…

imPRESS & OPI collaborate to create press-on nails

By Chloe Randall | 17 February 2021

imPRESS has announced a US collaboration with global nail polish brand, OPI. This collection offers ten of the most iconic and beloved OPI nail polish shades as imPRESS Colour Press-On…

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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…