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75% of UK hair & beauty businesses struggling to recruit more than 12 months ago

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 July 2024

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released the findings of its latest quarterly State of the Industry survey. UK hair and beauty businesses are continuing to battle the…

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Brat Green Nails

‘Brat’ green is summer’s latest colour trend: get involved with nail inspiration & products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 July 2024

Take a look at social media and it won’t be long before you are told that it’s a ‘brat summer’. Move over Barbie pink, summer 2024’s colour of the moment…

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Nail tech takes ‘unique, eco-concious’ approach to body positive Estrid brand campaign

By Lilly Delmage | 30 July 2024

Vegan and cruelty-free hair removal and bodycare brand, Estrid, has marked its fifth year of body positive storytelling with a striking visual campaign. It has called upon the talents of…

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Cherry Trend Nails

‘Black cherry’ manicures are trending: Be inspired by these 15 nail styles

By Lilly Delmage | 29 July 2024

While you may assume the ‘black cherry’ nail trend boasts hand-painted fruit designs, the trend actually takes inspiration from the deep red-purple hue of cherries – a sophisticated manicure which…

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How to make the most of a nail competition

By Guest Writer | 29 July 2024

Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, reveals why you should enter nail competitions – and how to make the most of the experience… Entering nail competitions is a…

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CTPA shares advice on enjoying the sun safely this summer

By Guest Writer | 28 July 2024

With the weather heating up, it’s time to brush up on suncare do’s and don’ts. The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) offers guidance on how to stay safe in…

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Government launches Skills England to tackle ‘fragmented and broken’ skills system

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 July 2024

The UK government has launched body, Skills England, to ‘kickstart economic growth, by opening up new opportunities for young people and enabling British businesses to recruit more home-grown talent,’ according…

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Scratch Stars Award-winning techs create Paris Olympics nail art for Team GB equestrian star

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 July 2024

After a winning weekend at the Scratch Stars Party, sisters, Lucy Price-Marshall and Jessica Price, headed back to the nail desk to tend to the nails of Olympics dressage competitor,…

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Glitterbels nail brand launches 4-piece pink apparel range

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2024

Glitterbels has launched a four-piece apparel collection, promising comfort and style while at the nail desk, on the move or lounging at home.   The pastel pink collection has been…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. To enter, submit your…

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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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