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Townhouse nail salon brand unveils partnership with skincare icon

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2024

Multi award-winning nail salon brand, Townhouse, has partnered with Kate Somerville skincare to offer limited edition treatments from its Beverly Hills salon. The collaboration is the first in the US…

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UK brand, Nails.INC, announces acquisition & sets sights on North America expansion

By Helena Biggs | 15 October 2024

London-based nail brand, Nails.INC, has announced its acquisition by Pacific World Corporation, with a goal to solidify its presence in the North American market. Pacific World Corporation is owned by…

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NAILYMPIA LONDON 2024: The results

By Helena Biggs | 14 October 2024

The 20th iteration of Nailympia London took place at the Salon Beauty expo, 13-14 October 2024, and wrapped up a phenomenal year of competitions for the global nail sector. Nailympia…

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10 ways to practice self-care as a nail tech

By Scratch Staff | 13 October 2024

Scratch explores the importance of self-care and looks at 10 ways to ensure you prioritise your wellbeing as a nail pro… 1. Take regular breaks Schedule breaks during your working…

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84% of beauty professionals want to make their businesses more sustainable: Here’s how

By Lilly Delmage | 12 October 2024

The British Beauty Council has launched its Planet Positive Beauty directory for professional hair and beauty services, to help industry professionals who want to operate more sustainably. The portal is…

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How a husband & wife joined forces to tackle fumes & dust in the nail & beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 October 2024

For Poala Taylor-Riddick, building her own brand had always been a pipe dream – but little did she know that a trip to a beauty salon would spark the idea…

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This stationery brand is helping nail techs to simplify, organise & grow their businesses

By Lilly Delmage | 11 October 2024

Sophie Cox is the founder of The Nail Story Co, a stationery company designed by a nail tech for nail techs, to add simplicity and structure to businesses. The Nail…

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How to find a better work-life balance as a nail pro

By Guest Writer | 11 October 2024

Hair & beauty business coach, Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon, shares top tips for nail pros to achieve a better work-life balance… Howdy nail bosses! Work-life balance is like a…

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Nail techs create manicures inspired by their favourite hobbies: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 10 October 2024

Check out entries to the 9 October 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Hobbies you enjoy outside…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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