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How to store nail products correctly

By Katie Barnes | 24 October 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail…

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First Oldham Salon Services store opens exclusively for pros

By Helena Biggs | 23 October 2017

Hair and beauty wholesaler, Salon Services, has officially opened its first Oldham trade-only store, and marked the occasion with a grand opening event on 12 October. The new store offers local…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Amy Thompson, Fingertip Beauty

By Kat Hill | 23 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip…

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Hara reveals winter shades

By Kat Hill | 23 October 2017

Add a sparkle to your Hara Gel Polish services with seven new shades and a sparkling top coat. Unveiling its winter collection, the new shades from Hara see festive shimmers…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Hayley Black

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Hayley Black created this…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lydia Champion, Paint Me Pretty by Lydia at The Little Beauty Box

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Kayleigh Green, Polish 2 Perfection

By Kat Hill | 21 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Kayleigh Green, of Polish…

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Addiction glitter appoints nail brand ambassador

By Helena Biggs | 20 October 2017

The Creative Beauty Group, distributor of Addiction Glitter, has appointed Samantha Daverin as brand ambassador for the range. “When I asked Samantha if she would like to be a brand…

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Zoya Party Girl collection revealed

By Kat Hill | 20 October 2017

Prepare for the upcoming party season with Zoya’s latest collection. Entitled Party Girls, the winter holiday collection sees a variety of shades, finishes and tones and is now available from…

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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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