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Revealed: the top 10 nail trends of 2024 so far

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 April 2024

Research from beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has uncovered the most popular global nail trends of the year. Analysing video and view counts on Tiktok, the number of hashtags on…

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Add a pop of pink to shelf displays with The GelBottle Inc’s storage solution

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2024

The GelBottle Inc has unveiled the TGB Shelf System for sleek bottle storage and presentation. Display up to 130 20ml bottles in the salon with the TGB Shelf System, offering…

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Nail Tech Talk: Carla Brannan of Gelled Pretty 

By Callie Iley | 12 April 2024

Following her success in winning two Scratch Snap competitions, Carla Brannan of Gelled Pretty shares her nail art journey and goals for 2024…  Carla recalls a lifelong passion for beauty,…

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The results are in for the first Nailympia competition in Vietnam, 10-11 April 2024

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2024

The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox.…

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Sunflower nails creative challenge

88 sunflower nail designs to brighten seasonal styling: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 April 2024

Check out entries to the 9 April 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Sunflower Styling. Each nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Eleven Kings, Royston

By Callie Iley | 11 April 2024

Explore Eleven Kings salon as Jess Dickerson discusses its pink and green colour scheme and reveals her future plans in the beauty industry… Despite not enjoying doing her own nails,…

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Build shape & add length to nails with 8 Hema-free Zero Builder Gel shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 April 2024

Irish nail brand, The Manicure Company (TMC), has unveiled an eight-piece Zero Builder Gel™ range to build shape and add length to nails. The line has been five years in…

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Glitterbels announces DreamFest event with exclusive opportunities for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2024

Nail brand, Glitterbels, is to host its third event for nail professionals, featuring exciting product launches and networking opportunities. The DreamFest party on Sunday 23 June 2024 will be hosted…

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Searching for a new nail or beauty role? An expert shares CV, interview & trade test tips

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2024

Linda Hill, founder of award-winning aesthetic and beauty recruitment agency, Linda Hill Recruitment, expert speaker & best-selling author of Beauty Therapist to Entrepreneur, answers questions about how to make a…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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