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Liz McKeon launches Salon Business Academy

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2020

International speaker, educator and beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, has launched the Liz McKeon Salon Business Academy. The online course combines instructional seminars in an easy-to-follow format that will help…

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How to care for silicone practice hands

By Guest Writer | 4 June 2020

Theresa Foddering shares her maintenance advice for silicone practice hands… With salons closed and nail professionals in isolation, there has been one hot commodity in lockdown: the silicone practice hand. We all…

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How to boost retail sales during & post lockdown

By Guest Writer | 4 June 2020

Beauty brand consultants and founders of Buzz Beauté, Denise Dente & Jessica Quick, discuss how to up the ante on your retail during and post lockdown… Denise Dente Jessica Quick Service…

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Beauty therapy is third most anticipated post-lockdown activity

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2020

It has been revealed that beauty therapy is the third most anticipated post-lockdown activity amongst UK consumers. Data was collected by Kantar Media between the first week of the lockdown…

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Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec launches nail art design sketch book

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2020

On National Nail Polish Day (1 June), and in tribute to the day she lost her mother, celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec has launched a nail art book by which consumers…

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ABT accredits online nail courses

By Kat Hill | 2 June 2020

Insurance provider, Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT), has allowed for online courses to be ‘acceptable for insurance purposes’. This will allow ABT accredited members to deliver accredited live education via online…

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#NOWTRENDING: Rainbow camo & intergalactic nail by Scott Featherstone

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2020

Get to know Scott Featherstone of Dapper & Dolly, as he shares some eye-catching nail creations and inspirations… “I began my nail journey back in 2015. It was an accident…

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NHBF welcomes further support for employed & self-employed

By Scratch Staff | 1 June 2020

The NHBF has welcomed the latest announcement on Friday (30 May 2020) by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, giving further details on the next phase of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention…

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Leading Light in Lockdown

By Alex Fox | 1 June 2020

UK nail expert Marian Newman launches FB group that becomes go-to place for current affairs, topics, information, inspiration & government guidelines for the nail industry & beyond. Swelling weekly with…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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