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Salon in the Spotlight: Buffed Beauty Bar, Keighley

By Kat Hill | 17 April 2019

Starting out in a rented chair at the age of 19, Bethany Jade Savage has worked hard to build up her beauty business. “I began my career with very little…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 2

By Erica Turley | 17 April 2019

Location, location, location! So what’s the address of my new academy? 5 Radford Street, Stone, Staffordshire! Yes, I can finally let people know where the academy is, as work on…

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Techs scoop Crystal Nails absolute international master educator accolade

By Sophie Nutt | 16 April 2019

Two talented techs have achieved Crystal Nails absolute international master educator status. Crystal Nails hosted international educator training in January this year in Budapest, seeing a five-day intensive course. Techs…

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Taking care of your pedi tools

By Kat Hill | 16 April 2019

Rebecca Crawforth, of Navy Professional, shares her tips for selecting and maintaining the nail tools in your tekking kit… “Invest in your tools and products,” explains Rebecca Crawforth, owner of…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws

By Sophie Nutt | 16 April 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals purple hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Purple has been so…

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MANI MONDAY: When life gives you lemons…

By Sophie Nutt | 15 April 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are in love with this fresh nail design created by nail artist, Hang Nguyen (aka @thehangedit).…

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NailBuff app adds Bio Sculpture shades to ease client decisions

By Helena Biggs | 15 April 2019

Bio Sculpture has launched on NailBuff, an iPhone app that helps users discover over 2000 nail polish and gel shades. Using a smartphone camera, a saved photo, or the app’s…

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Expand your waxing horizons at Wax Live 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 13 April 2019

Wax Live, an exciting day of hair removal education and networking for waxing enthusiasts, is taking place in Coventry on Sunday 28th April 2019. Organised by experts and self-confessed wax…

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Claire Denton on her career, nail ethos & Dipt

By Kat Hill | 13 April 2019

Hear from Claire Denton on her role as a beauty therapist, nail technician, educator and City and Guilds Assessor… Tell us about your career so far… I began my working…

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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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