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MANI MONDAY: Magical Easter

By Sophie Nutt | 22 April 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Pastel hues take over our social media feeds in the run up to Easter, and we love…

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Offer a taste of the tropics with new Akzentz nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 April 2019

Akentz has launched the Tropico nail colour collection for spring/summer; six new shades in the Luxio soak-off gel polish formula. Available to buy individually in 15ml bottle sizes or as…

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Why should the beauty industry care about waste?

By Sophie Nutt | 22 April 2019

Our TV screens, social feeds and browsers are increasingly flooded with images of beaches, oceans, animals and extreme climates affected by litter, particularly plastics. Many companies are ‘doing their bit’…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Melissa Whiffen, Moonstruck Nail Studio

By Sophie Nutt | 21 April 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Melissa Whiffen, of Moonstruck Nail Studio, wears super cute freehand Stitch nail art in support of World Autism Awareness Day…

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NovaLash UK appoints two new educators

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2019

NovaLash UK has appointed two new educators to increase the brand’s presence and reach across the country. The area of Northern Ireland will now see Katy Steele offering training for…

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Create majestic nail looks with HD Professional Acrylic Royalty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2019

HD Professional Nail Systems has revealed its Acrylic Royalty collection. A collection of eight highly pigmented shades of purple, violet and indigo acrylic and glitter powders, the range is designed…

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NSI reveals 6 pastel shades in spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 19 April 2019

NSI’s spring nail colour collection features six creamy pastel hues in the Polish Pro formula. ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ includes the likes of turquoise Better Fish In The Sea…

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Claim your free Beauty Bag from Sally Salon Services

By Kat Hill | 19 April 2019

Until 30 April 2019, retail and trade customers at Sally Salon Services will receive a free Beauty Bag brimming with the latest beauty goodies when spending £50 or more on…

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3 ways to ‘spring clean’ your beauty business to reap rewards

By Scratch Staff | 18 April 2019

Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, shares ideals to spruce up your nail or beauty business and benefit your bottom line… Spring cleaning doesn’t…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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