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Salon in the Spotlight: Tranquility Beauty & Holistics, Oxfordshire

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2020

Having recently trained in holistic therapies, Natascha De-Bank needed more room for her additional services. Offering a combination of nail and beauty services alongside facials, aromatherapy and massages, a larger workspace…

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Nail students showcase sustainability themed competition creations

By Guest Writer | 22 July 2020

Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals how her students have been learning & developing their skills during lockdown… It has…

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Sweet Squared partners with Armargentum to distribute face coverings in UK & Ireland

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2020

Sweet Squared has partnered with Armargentum® to exclusively distribute the premium nose and mouth coverings in the UK and Ireland. Armargentum® face coverings are Oeko-Tex® certified, meaning they have been…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: CAMOUFLAGE

By Callie Iley | 22 July 2020

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

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5 ways to futureproof your nail & beauty business

By Katie Barnes | 21 July 2020

Difficult economic times, unpredictable world events, illness and a fast-changing world can leave small businesses more vulnerable than ever. It’s much harder to predict where new risks will come from,…

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#NOWTRENDING Monochrome marble by Janine Hartley

By Sophie Nutt | 21 July 2020

Janine Hartley, of Nails & Diamonds By Janine, shares how she kept herself busy during lockdown, her favourite nail styles and how to create this monochrome marble design… “I have…

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Behind the Brand: Meet Oksana Boitmane, founder of Luxe Gel Professional

By Helena Biggs | 20 July 2020

The Luxe Gel Professional brand was founded in Latvia in 2016 by creative personality, Oksana Boitmane. Her vision was to create a luxury, quality, reliable, innovative and trend-led nail care…

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Treat dry & dehydrated skin with Nimue’s new range

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2020

Nimue Skin technology has launched its Dry & Dehydrated range, designed to treat and manage dry and dehydrated skin – the second biggest skincare concern within the professional industry, according…

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Create stunning enhancements at speed with SNA Quick Tips

By Helena Biggs | 19 July 2020

Are you struggling to squeeze all your enhancement services into the day? SNA Professional has launched Quick Tips, full cover soft gel nail extensions that help you create stunning designs…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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