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Sea-inspired nails are trending: make a splash with these 88 nail art ideas
Check out entries to the 16 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Marine Manis. Each nail…
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BABTAC expands Beauty Collective of experts in mission to improve industry standards
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has announced 12 new members to its Beauty Collective. The group of over 30 experts across the beauty, business and education…
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SPF: what is it & how does it protect the skin?
‘Remember to use SPF!‘ – it’s a commonly used phrase, but what does SPF mean? Here’s everything you need to know… What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor,…
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Serve up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas
Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail art designs to get you in the swing for British tennis tournament, Wimbledon (30 June – 13 July 2025), courtesy…
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6 feet poses to nail pedi photos
Footlogix & Artistic Nail Design brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front…
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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas
Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy…
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Nail science: how they grow & what makes them grow faster
Although it may sound like there’s no rhyme or reason to how nails grow, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education, Katie Clark, shares the…
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15 polka dot nails: summer 2025’s celebrity-approved nail art trend
From Hailey Bieber’s butter yellow dots to Sabrina Carpenter’s neutral take on the trend, A-listers are enjoying this simple yet effective nail design this summer. Polka dot patterns have taken…
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Winners announced in nail industry’s 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards (+ photo gallery)
Stunning London venue, The Underglobe, set the scene for the 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises exceptional nail professionals, businesses and teams in the UK and Ireland. Hosted by…
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