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Embrace festive nails with Jessica Phēnom Holidaze collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the Holidaze collection in time for the festive season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three new vivid additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine…

Confused about what to charge for nail art? Tina Bell shares her tips…

By Guest Writer | 4 December 2020

Tina Bell, head of education for Pure Nails & owner of Totally Polished Academy, shares her advice on charging appropriately for nail art so you’re not out of pocket… Do…

Top Tech Presents 5-Classes for Animal Charity

By Alex Fox | 3 December 2020

Top champion tech, international educator & judge Olena Oezman will present five days of classes for just €20 to raise money for an animal shelter in Ukraine. Animal lover &…

NHBF warns of ‘devastating future’ without further financial support

By Chloe Randall | 3 December 2020

New research from industry body, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), is warning of a bleak outlook for the hair and beauty industry if the government does not step…

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: UNDER THE MISTLETOE

By Callie Iley | 3 December 2020

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

Dealing with grief: 6 ways to support bereaved employees

By Guest Writer | 3 December 2020

National Grief Awareness Week runs 2-8 December 2020 to raise awareness of the support needed by those suffering a bereavement. Rebecca Mian, head of HR at Benenden Health, shares advice…

Beauty group pens letter to uphold EU Cosmetics animal testing bans

By Alex Fox | 2 December 2020

Natura &Co joins  PETA and Cruelty Free Europe’s the call to uphold landmark EU cosmetics animal test bans. Consumers are invited to show their purchasing power this festive season and…

Points to consider if you’re a pregnant nail tech

By Helena Biggs | 2 December 2020

No two pregnancies are the same, and you may suffer with aches, pains or sickness worse than a colleague, so listen to your body and its needs around your working…

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Sarah Astles, Wallasey Village, Wirral

By Kat Hill | 2 December 2020

After closing the doors to her high street salon during the first lockdown, Sarah Astles set about creating a new salon in her garden, ready to reopen in July. Now,…

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Burns Night

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…