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Hair & beauty industry charity rebrands

By Helena Biggs | 20 October 2019

The official charity of the hair industry has rebranded from The Hairdressers’ Charity to the Hair & Beauty Charity, supporting hair and beauty professionals in challenging times. The charity has…

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New York inspires Gel II colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 19 October 2019

Gel II has launched its New York collection, just in time for the new season. The eight-piece gel polish collection comprises a range of on-trend shades to transport clients to…

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Countdown to Christmas with Elemis 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

By Kat Hill | 19 October 2019

Countdown to the Christmas with Elemis’ 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar. The calendar features 25 skincare treats from a variety of Elemis product lines, with the final gift being…

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Metta Francis on mastering enhancements & creating expressive designs

By Kat Hill | 19 October 2019

Tell us about your training…  When I first entered the industry back in 2010, I was still working full time and looked for courses that I could complete around the…

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Gerrard International shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Sophie Nutt | 18 October 2019

Gerrard International has been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October as well as the #LetsNailBreastCancer campaign founded by the Future Dreams charity. The distributor is encouraging spas, salons and clients to…

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Lash Perfect launch Ultimate Pro Adhesive System

By Sophie Nutt | 18 October 2019

Lash Perfect has revealed the Ultimate Pro Adhesive System for the application of eyelash extensions. Ultimate Pro is a specialist three-step system for the quick and effective application of eyelash…

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UK nail techs scoop top Akzentz awards

By Helena Biggs | 18 October 2019

Multi award-winning nail tech and business owner, Hazel Dixon, has been awarded the ACE Global Educator Award 2019 by Akzentz, with colleague, Kayley Cairns, awarded Top Competitor of the Year,…

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Celebrating with Nailpad

By Kat Hill | 18 October 2019

Scratch’s Kat headed to Ealing, London, to help celebrate the official launch of Nailpad. Held at a local eatery, Osteria Del Portico, the evening was a celebration of the twin’s…

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Robbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world

By Sophie Nutt | 17 October 2019

As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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