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Dazzle clients with May birthstone nail crystals

By Helena Biggs | 7 May 2018

Add intrigue and sparkle to manis and pedis this month with this pack of crystals to complement May’s birthstone, Emerald. The mixed pack contains 210 crystals in various tones of…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Vicky Cotchin, Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Vicky Cotchin, of Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty, displays decadent artistry in her latest acrylic creation featuring dusky pink…

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Male ‘beauty from within’ market is huge, reveals new research

By Helena Biggs | 6 May 2018

A ‘new standard and awareness of beauty has appeared throughout the male market’ according to the team at Redshoe, a branding and communications agency, who reveal that more men are…

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Create endless nail designs with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2018

Offer clients endless nail art choices with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz, comprising of three dual-ended tools. With nail art as popular as ever, be prepared for clients…

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5 minutes with Lauren Holmes

By Kat Hill | 5 May 2018

Tell us about your training… When I originally trained I did a course that covered all aspects of nails through Salon Services to get me started. Since then I’ve retrained…

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Get the Look: Bridal couture

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2018

Seeking inspo for the upcoming wedding season? Nailist, Sarah Richardson, created this chic bridal look with Light Elegance UK products. Combining baby pink, lace effect and peachy pink hues, the design sees Sarah…

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Go mad for metallic metals this spring with INK London Coloured Acrylink

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2018

INK London has revealed a Soft Metal Coloured Acrylink collection just in time for spring/summer. Featuring five shades of metallic silver, green, blue, red and purple, the collection can be…

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Lash Perfect unveils new-look London Beauty Bar

By Helena Biggs | 3 May 2018

Slick, stylish and super eye-catching, the new-look Lash Perfect Beauty Bar offers lash, brow and now nail treatments to Londoners. Based in Warwick Street, near the busy Soho area (and…

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Your gel polish questions: answered!

By Sophie Nutt | 3 May 2018

Hone your gel polish technique with advice from industry experts about the popular system, as they answer your pressing questions. “How can you tell when a polish is cured correctly…

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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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