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NHF/NBF announce winners at the Hair & Beauty Community Awards

By Kat Hill | 2 May 2019

The winners at the first Hair & Beauty Community Awards run by the National Hairdressers Federation and the National Beauty Federation (NHF/NBF) were revealed  at a reception held at the Houses…

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Create flirty nail looks with new Light Elegance Buttercreams

By Helena Biggs | 2 May 2019

Have a fling with some flirty nail shades, as Light Elegance has unveiled six new shades in its ButterCream formula. The First Date collection blends sophisticated neutral tones with a…

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How to market one stroke and aquarelle designs

By Sophie Nutt | 2 May 2019

The sweep of a brush over a nail creating a tonal, delicate creation is mesmerising for the client and a joy to perform for the tech. Striking and a visual…

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Faby Smile Collection

Faby launches Smile! collection for spring/summer

By Sophie Nutt | 1 May 2019

Faby has released it’s Smile! collection featuring six shades for spring/summer in an attractive display unit. The mix of bright and muted shades includes: Fabylicious: vibrant red Felicità: punchy fuchsia…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Gallery, Bawtry

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2019

Get to know the names behind The Nail Gallery, Bawtry – finalist in the Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year category 20/21, sponsored by The Gel Bottle Inc… “Jessica…

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Beauty buyers offered free luggage set by Sally Salon Services

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2019

To help get beauty pros in the holiday mood, Sally Salon Services is offering a gift with purchase offer for stocking up on summer salon essentials. Trade customers shopping both…

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Why you should check insurance cover when learning new nail techniques

By Katie Barnes | 30 April 2019

Continued professional development (CPD) ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a professional service to your customers. Constant updating of skills is vital…

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I'm Not Really a Waitress

OPI’s Suzi Weiss-Fischmann authors book

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2019

Aiming to inspire beauty lovers alike and share a brand’s fascinating history, OPI’s co-founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has revealed her story in the form of a book. Entitled I’m Not Really…

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Sinead Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack

By Sophie Nutt | 30 April 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals doughnut nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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