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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elysia Harmony, Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elysia Harmony, of Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education, wears fiery red and orange enhancements. “As a nail technician, I…

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Where to safely purchase your nail products

By Katie Barnes | 8 May 2020

In a time of financial crisis both home users and professionals may be turning to third-party online retailers and auction sites to purchase what they assume is a genuine but…

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Salons sell over £1 million in gift vouchers during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 8 May 2020

Salons across the UK are still managing to generate revenue despite being closed since late March due to government measures against coronavirus. To support small and medium businesses to continue…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Girl Power

By Callie Iley | 8 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the newest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating design that are inspired by girl power! The next task will be…

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Here are the at-home beauty treatments consumers are attempting during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 7 May 2020

As lockdown continues and salons remain closed, consumers are taking matters into their own hands and attempting D.I.Y beauty treatments at home. The team at Cosmetify has compared Google Trends data for…

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Staffordshire Nail Academy & The Fab Man collaborate to produce salon furniture

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2020

Staffordshire Nail Academy and The Fab Man have collaborated to create salon furniture designed with the therapist in mind. A family affair, The Fab Man is the father of Hannah…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: DARLIN’ DAISIES

By Kat Hill | 6 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which nails techs were asked to create a creating design featuring daisies! The next task will be posted…

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Coronavirus: How nature & our animal intelligence can help

By Kat Hill | 6 May 2020

Rosie Tomkins is founder of the Natural Capital Consultancy and author of N-stinctive, an inspirational book that provides s an alternative to traditional leadership training. Rosie aims to unlock the…

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NHBF working with government to deliver ‘return to work’ guidelines

By Kat Hill | 5 May 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is working with the government to deliver guidelines for how the hair, beauty and barbering industries can safely return to work. These will…

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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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