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How to correctly remove nail enhancements that are lifting

By Katie Barnes | 9 January 2018

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to correctly remove enhancements that have lifted What is lifting? Enhancements that lift away from the natural nail show…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chantelle Crerand, Chantelle’s Pretties

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chantelle Crerand, of Chantelle’s Pretties, revealed that sparkling embellishments on a white base have been extremely popular with her…

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Nickie Rhodes-Hill joins David Artists Creative Agency

By Kat Hill | 8 January 2018

Session manicurist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has been signed to London-based David Artists Creative Agency. The 2017 Scratch Stars finalist’s nail work has appeared in a variety of advertising campaigns and editorials, including work in…

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Extract fumes and dust easily with BenchVent’s nail desk

By Helena Biggs | 7 January 2018

Protect yourself – and your clients – from the inhalation of filing dust and product vapours with a helping hand from BenchVent. The brand reveals its stylish nail desk with fume…

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INK London unveils Fluid Rubber Gel Soak Off Base & Builder Gel

By Kat Hill | 7 January 2018

Offering a base coat and builder gel all in one, INK London has revealed Fluid Rubber Gel. Designed for use with iLac to aid chip prevention and adhesion, the new…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Char Jones, Charovski’s

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Char Jones, of Charovski’s, spontaneously created these icy stiletto nails gathering inspiration from the snowy weather and, fellow tech, Gemma…

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Embrace the Ice Queen with NSI’s six new winter nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2018

Add shimmer and glimmer to winter manicures with the six shades in the Ice Queen collection from NSI. Available in Polish Pro formula, which offers wear time of around two…

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Create durable enhancements with ASP’s Power Set system

By Kat Hill | 6 January 2018

ASP has revealed its new Power Set Acrylic Powder system. Quick setting and easy to apply, the new system boasts strength, clarity with a durable, no-lift formulation. Great for both…

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Mirror-shine manis with OPI Chrome Effects powders

By Sophie Nutt | 6 January 2018

Offer manicures with a mirror-shine finish with OPI’s eight Chrome Effects powders. Each powder offers a long-wear time, making the finish a perfect add-on service to offer to clients. The…

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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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