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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…

#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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Mavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour…

Behind The Brand: Introducing the salon owner behind Aviva Pro Gel

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2020

Janan Saher is the owner and creator of Aviva Day Spa, Academy and Pro Gel. Her career in the nail and beauty industry spans over two decades and she is…

Zoya presents 12-piece Luscious nail lacquer range for autumn 2020

By Alex Fox | 29 September 2020

Zoya has released the Luscious collection for autumn 2020; a stunning arrangement of mixed finishes featuring shimmers, duo-tones, metallics and sultry dark creams. Whether you hanker for a classic deep…

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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…