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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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Teatox with the new SpaRitual range!

By Kat Hill | 25 August 2017

It’s time for tea thanks to SpaRitual’s limited edition manicure, pedicure and body care range. The new range sees a blend of essential oils inspired by Earl Grey, including clary…

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TOP TIPS: Managing client lateness

By Helena Biggs | 24 August 2017

For whatever reason – be it traffic, poor planning or forgetfulness, you may have been subjected to clients late for their appointment, or even worse, a no-show. Laura Easby, of…

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CND™ reveals spellbinding nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 24 August 2017

Sure to add intrigue to any nail service, CND™ has unveiled it latest collection – Nightspell. Taking inspiration from the night sky, the collection sees six rich, shimmering tones available in…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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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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