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What’s the difference between the nail plate & the nail bed?
The terminology can be confusing, but it’s crucial to understand the different parts of the nail structure, including the nail plate and the nail bed. In this post, I explore…
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Nail influencers share what the job is like & how to get noticed online
What do you envisage when you see the word ‘influencer’? The term may carry some negative connotations due to modern perceptions of influence, as it’s often assumed that a person…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Samantha Laura Nails, Newport, Shropshire
After her nail technician changed careers, Samantha Gripton was left missing her monthly treat of a gel polish manicure and was inspired to create her summerhouse studio, Samantha Laura Nails.…
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Techs showcase unique nail shapes in #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 24 April 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Unique Nail Shapes. Each…
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Award-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month
Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per…
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NHBF adds 3 members to its board for 2024
Following voting in its 2024 Board Member Elections, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced additions to its board. Debbie Digby, Louise Fordham and Richard Marshall (pictured above…
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Leopard print nails are trending – with a spring twist. Here’s design inspo
Our social media feeds have been full of colour this season, with bold and bright leopard print nail styling dominating. A classic style that has particularly captured attention in 2024…
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: PBH Dublin & FNP nail competition 2024
Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this…
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Studex piercing specialist scores slam dunk at US basketball championship
What does a piercing brand have in common with basketball players? An unwavering desire to sparkle – and that’s just what happened at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final…
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