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COURSE BITES: Artistic Perfect Dip Course with Louella Belle

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2018

Course Details: This hands-on Artistic training course focuses on the Perfect Dip application techniques and equip you with the skills needed to provide a Perfect Dip nail service. The course covers…

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Podiatrist awarded MBE for professional services to podiatry

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2018

Doctor Bharti Rajput Phd has been awarded an MBE for her professional services to podiatry and the economy in Dundee, Scotland. Known as Dr B to her patients and colleagues, the director…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Jemma Bailey

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Jemma Bailey at Jemma Bailey Beauty had our hearts aflutter with this romantic red…

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Two CND™ shades return

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2018

CND™ and Sweet Squared have revealed the return of two popular shades. Cuppa Joe will be available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ systems. In addition, Popular™ shade, Bloodline, will now also…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that marble nail art has been really popular with clients recently. “I think…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Andrea Gordon

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Andrea Gordon tugged at our heartstring with this design featuring a loveheart…

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How to select the correct nail form for enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 6 February 2018

Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why knowing the differences between nail forms is so important… Form fitting can seem like a minefield and with so many different types…

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Get red-dy for Valentine’s Day nails with Halo Gel Polish

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2018

Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich…

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Sweet Squared announces acquisition of hair brand distributor

By Helena Biggs | 5 February 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND, Lecente, MoroccanTan, Waxperts and more, has acquired ICON Consultancy, a distributor and marketer of premium professional hair care brands including Kevin Murphy, Smith &…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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