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Nail velvet Valentine’s designs with The GelBottle Inc’s cat-eye trio

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 February 2024

Fall in love with the Velvet Crush Trio from Brighton brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB): three cat-eye gel polishes to help create trending nail looks for Valentine’s Day and beyond.…

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Nail Tech Talk: Inside the world of My Name Is Miki Nail

By Callie Iley | 6 February 2024

Meet Miki of My Name Is Miki Nail, the New York nail tech who tends to the nails of Ariana Grande, as she shares her career journey and reveals the…

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Hair & beauty T Level cancelled in favour of beauty-specific alternative

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 February 2024

The Department for Education (DfE) has cancelled the Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy (HBBT) T Level. The announcement follows feedback given to the DfE from industry trade bodies. Postponed from September…

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The 10 hottest nail looks at the Grammys 2024

By Helena Biggs | 5 February 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards saw the finest artists in the music sector gather at the Crypto.com Arena in LA last night (4 February). Hosted by Trevor Noah, the iconic…

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Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, hosting netball tournament to raise money

By Callie Iley | 4 February 2024

Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has partnered with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for those undergoing cancer treatment. Offering free services to men, women and…

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20 nail designs to mark the Chinese New Year

By Callie Iley | 3 February 2024

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! (Happy New Year!)   To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, beginning 10 February 2024, we’ve rounded up some striking Chinese…

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Love L&P? Check out Bexy Glow, the brand redefining ratios & nail artistry with its acrylic formulations

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2024

Frustrated with the limitations of existing L&P formulations, Becky Willett set out to create an acrylic product range with a rainbow of shades to inspire creativity. Becky, a professional nail…

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Embrace self-love with these 150 Valentine’s nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 February 2024

Check out entries to the 31 January 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Self-love Styling. Each nail…

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Nailing Disabilities: Meet Yasmin Hodge, the nail tech on a mission to create an inclusive beauty industry

By Callie Iley | 1 February 2024

Sharing the profound impact of her health conditions on her work, Yasmin Hodge of Wolverhampton business, Gels By Yas, reveals how her experiences inspired the creation of Nailing Disabilities, a…

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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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