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How to write a winning competition entry

By Katie Barnes | 1 February 2020

With the Scratch Stars Awards 2020 open for entry from 1-28 February, multi-winner, Katie Barnes, reveals her tips for a winning entry… Preparation is one of the key elements to…

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How to correctly store gel nail products

By Kat Hill | 1 February 2020

To keep your kit working at an optimum level, it is vital your gel-based products are stored correctly. Read on to refresh your knowledge… “The manufacturer’s advice and guidance should…

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Halo Gel Polish unveils spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

Pure Nails has welcomed six new shades to its Halo Gel Polish collection for springtime mani/pedis. The creamy pastel hues in the First Bloom collection are inspired by popular flowers,…

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Natural skincare with Sienna X

By Zoe Wickens | 31 January 2020

To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection…

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Britney Tokyo on working with A-List celebrities

By Sophie Nutt | 31 January 2020

Hello! I’m Britney Tokyo, I began my career as a manicurist in a nail salon, which was around the same time as I started my Instagram account on which I posted photos…

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Nail industry awards opens for entry 1 February

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

The ninth Scratch Stars Awards; the only awards that solely recognises those in the nail sector, is open for entry from 1-28 February. This year presents 18 categories, including Nail…

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What is a nail workshop?

By Sophie Nutt | 30 January 2020

Nail workshops are continuing to boom in popularity – but what are they and how can they benefit you? Nail workshops allow techs or educators to pass on their skills…

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Meet the CND™ icons: Reena Hammer

By Helena Biggs | 30 January 2020

To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only.…

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Beauty salons in Scotland could face licensing, warns NHBF

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2020

Beauty salons in Scotland that provide dermal fillers or lip enhancements could soon have to be licensed if plans being considered by the Scottish Government are introduced. The National Hair…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event- HULL

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event – CANTERBURY, KENT

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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