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Cnd Across The Mani Verse

Travel ‘Across The Mani-verse’ with CND™’s vibrant spring nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 March 2024

CND™ is inviting nail enthusiasts on a captivating colour journey with its spring 2024 collection, Across The Mani-verse. With six shades available in both CND Shellac™ Gel Polish and CND…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nini’s, Portrush NI

By Callie Iley | 7 March 2024

On a visit to her wife’s native town of Portrush, Northern Ireland, in Easter 2022, an empty premises beside the sea caught Naoise McGeer-Letson’s eye. Formerly a hairdressers, the original…

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Money Budget Spring 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Key points to note for nail & beauty pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 March 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Spring Budget to parliament today, 6 March, in which he revealed the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. The focus…

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Daniel Thwaites Spa Group collaborates with Amethyst Trust to enhance cancer care training

By Callie Iley | 6 March 2024

Leading spa and wellness destination, Daniel Thwaites Spa Group, is elevating its cancer care training with the SATCC-approved Amethyst Trust, which specialises in the Amethyst Specialist Cancer Massage. Approved by…

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British Beauty Council submits 5 proposals to government ahead of Spring Budget 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 March 2024

Today (6 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Spring Budget to parliament, revealing the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. Ahead of the announcement,…

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Understanding the 3/32-inch shank size with E-file bits

By Katie Barnes | 5 March 2024

If you’re a nail technician, you may have come across the term, ‘3/32-inch shank size’, when shopping for E-file bits. But what does this measurement mean, and why is it…

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Marvel at these 40 marble nail designs

By Callie Iley | 5 March 2024

Swirl a range of hues together to create magical marble nail art looks to suit every season. We’ve rounded up 40 marble nail looks to inspire swirly styling…

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The results: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions, March 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 March 2024

The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry exhibition, Professional Beauty London, 3-4 March 2024, with eight core categories competed in across the two days. Head…

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Nail techs: Here’s how you can raise your business profile

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2024

Scratch Stars award-winner 2022 & 2023, Clare Woodcock, founder of Surrey-based mobile beauty business, The Nail Club, shares key ways to raise your profile as a nail pro… You’ve got…

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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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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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