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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leeann’s Beauty Hut

By Kat Hill | 30 August 2017

Specially built to house her growing business, Leeann Doherty’s aptly named home salon is currently situated in a cosy cabin. “My business, Leeann’s Beauty Hut, was started in my kitchen,” laughs Leeann Doherty.…

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Microblading by Brow Perfect goes global

By Kat Hill | 30 August 2017

The Eyelash Design Company has announced that its popular treatment, Microblading by Brow Perfect, is growing globally. The training is now underway in Africa and South America. South Africa has been…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail Boutique

By Kat Hill | 29 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail Boutique, has found foiling has been popular with her clients. “It all started with…

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How to prevent nail product overexposure

By Katie Barnes | 29 August 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why the misuse of monomer can have nasty consequences… We are all responsible for bad work habits but some…

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How to get in front of your nail audience without paying for ads

By Guest Writer | 28 August 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to reach your social media audience at a limited cost. I’ve been asked by a few of my friends why I seem…

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Le Salon seeks nail techs to provide on-the-go treatments

By Helena Biggs | 27 August 2017

Have you considered flying solo and being responsible for your own working hours? The team at Le Salon, a mobile app for at-home beauty treatments, is seeking techs to join…

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Nailympia leader board revealed & could change as techs compete in Sydney

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2017

In a battle of skills and nail styling, scores from Nailympia‘s global events are now being amassed to create a world wide leader board of techs, for the first Nailympia Global…

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Create out of this world nails with Semilac

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2017

Semilac has revealed a line of galaxy inspired pigments to take manis to another dimension. The Semi Flash Galaxy range sees nine colour-changing powders, all inspired by the beauty of…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lindsey Butts

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lindsey Butts, of Beauty Begins with Lindsey, has been wearing this pretty floral alternative to the French. “I think this…

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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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