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Fix, fill, shape & build nails with CND™ PlexiGel system

By Alex Fox | 2 October 2020

CND™ has launched PlexiGel, an enhancement system that offers solutions for broken, torn, chipped or flat nails. Serving up a speedy and simple way to repair nails, the system has…

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Strong women inspire LART autumn collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

LART has revealed its autumn 2020 collection; Hello, STRONG Nails!, featuring 11 shades of mineral dipping powder to reflect the ‘titanium power of women’. Ranging from rich purples to khaki…

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Salon System supports Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2020

Salon System is supporting the 2020 Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign in aid of the Future Dreams charity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, Salon System…

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How Covid-19 is changing the world of beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2020

A recent report by Emily Gerstell, Sophie Marchessou, Jennifer Schmidt and Emma Spagnuolo from McKinsey & Company analyses the likely effects of Covid-19 on the beauty industry over the next…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: CHEQUERBOARD

By Callie Iley | 1 October 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by chequerboards! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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Let’s Nail Breast Cancer 2020: How you can get involved

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2020

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK. Every year, one in seven women are diagnosed with the disease,…

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Dark to Light; one tech’s journey to salvation

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

ANNA’S STORY as told to Alex Fox by Anna Lou AKA The Real Nail Addict “To fully comprehend the magnitude of what I am and have today, I must go…

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CND™ brings back Shellac™ in Ruby Ritz for festive season

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2020

CND™ has brought back the fan favourite Shellac™ shade Ruby Ritz in time to add sparkle to clients’ nails for the festive season. Available exclusively from Sweet Squared, Ruby Ritz is a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Polished By Gem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

By Kat Hill | 30 September 2020

After finishing school, Gemma Siverns trained at a local beauty college to complete her NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy, but quickly after completing a nail course she knew straight away nails…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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