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2 Halloween nail colours clients will request for spooky season

By Lilly Delmage | 6 September 2024

Light Elegance has unveiled its limited edition Halloween Collection, adding two spooky-inspired hues in the nail brand’s fan-favourite formulas. Glitter shade, Dark Secret, boasts a deep, velvety-purple base, enhanced with…

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The Manicure Company Winter Collection

Love jewel tones for nails? Dazzle with The Manicure Company’s 6 gel polish shades

By Lilly Delmage | 5 September 2024

The Manicure Company has launched its Precious Gems Winter Gel Polish Collection, unveiling six shades set to add a touch of luxe to the winter season. Taking inspiration from ‘the…

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Benny Blanco shows off Persian rug toenail art & divides the internet

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 September 2024

American songwriter & producer, Benny Blanco, is known for his unique pedicure art, created by California tech, @nailedbytav. The musician & boyfriend of singer, Selena Gomez, has flaunted a range…

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Amy Mcall Salon

Meet the nail techs running separate businesses in one salon in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

By Lilly Delmage | 4 September 2024

Amy McCall opens the doors to her, and co-owner, Gemma Bryson’s, beauty space, sharing the story about how the ‘small but effective team of two’ have created their beauty oasis.…

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Autumn Winter Collections

Here are the nail colour collections you need to note for autumn/winter 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 4 September 2024

As we wave goodbye to the bright hues of summer, it’s time to plan for a new season of nail potential. The autumn/winter trends will be dominated by the tortoiseshell…

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Zemits Beauty Breakthroughs Trends 2024

Beauty breakthroughs: The 5 biggest skincare trends in 2024

By Guest Writer | 3 September 2024

Zemits, a provider of skincare systems, is committed to helping beauty professionals achieve excellence. Here, the team shares five trending and attractive treatments to elevate your practice to a new…

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Autumn Nail Art Trend

10 on-trend nail art ideas for autumn 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 2 September 2024

Here’s a roundup of the hottest nail art trends to inspire your next seasonal manicure as we enter the autumn months. While the bold, vibrant hues and floral, fun prints…

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What is TPO & why is it being banned from nail products?

By Helena Biggs | 2 September 2024

You may have noticed a social media frenzy surrounding Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), but why is it important for the nail industry to take note? TPO is a photo initiator…

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How to keep your nail business thriving during financially tough times

By Guest Writer | 1 September 2024

How can you keep your nail business booming, despite bruised client budgets? Elaine Watson, global education director at nail brand, Light Elegance, shares her ideas… Inflation has got everyone rethinking…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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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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