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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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Seeking nail art inspiration? Choose from these long, 3D manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 31 August 2024

Three-dimensional manicures have been popping up all over our social feeds, so why not combine with a long nail length for added wow factor? For those of you who have…

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Caroline Zurmely Artist

Meet the artist who uses nail polish to create masterpieces

By Alex Fox | 31 August 2024

Based in Dallas, US, Caroline Zurmely’s artistic practice is a testament to innovation and experimentation. Driven by material, texture and process over conventional themes or subjects, Zurmely creates relief paintings…

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Iconic 24

Want to forge beauty industry connections? This virtual event can help!

By Lilly Delmage | 30 August 2024

Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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