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Cosmetics ingredients information is at your fingertips with this mobile app

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 December 2023

On average, European consumers use over seven different cosmetics daily, but do you know about their ingredients? European personal care association, Cosmetics Europe, is on a mission to drive transparency…

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Winners announced in To Stiletto & Beyond nail competition

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2023

Nailympia London introduced the To Stiletto & Beyond competition at the end of November 2023, recognising nine winners across three divisions. In an unprecedented move, the team at Nailympia took…

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Meet the stars of Light Elegance’s 12-piece Broadway Show nail collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2023

Light Elegance has unveiled its winter 2024 collection, The Broadway Show, comprising 12 shades that every nail pro needs to take centre stage during the holiday and party season. The…

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How to choose the right nail course for your needs

By Michelle Brookes | 4 December 2023

When starting out as a nail technician, you may find choosing a course overwhelming. Often, you may be so eager to start your journey that you don’t consider all the…

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Revealed: The best time to start playing Christmas music in the salon

By Helena Biggs | 4 December 2023

Are you spreading Christmas cheer in the salon from mid-November, or do you prefer to wait until closer to the big day to decorate the nail space and play festive…

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Add eye-catching effects to nails with The GelBottle Inc’s Flashing Pigments

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 December 2023

As featured on Scratch’s December 2023 issue cover, Brighton-born professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has unveiled its 10-piece collection of Flashing Pigments. Part of the Studio Effects nail art…

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Revealed: 2024’s biggest nail trends you need to know about

By Chloe Randall | 2 December 2023

Beauty brand, Beauty Pie, has revealed the nail trends set to be big in 2024, in its Beauty Pie 2024 Trends Report. To calculate the biggest up-and-coming trends for 2024,…

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E-file bits: Understanding types of bits, their uses & how to keep them clean

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2023

E-file bits come in a range of materials and grits, with a variety of different uses. Some types of E-file bits include: Diamond bits – not for use on the…

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Ensure mess-free application with Artistic Gel On Xtensions Adhesive in a jar

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2023

Switching out its existing brush in a bottle container for a jar, Artistic Nail Design’s Gel On Xtensions Adhesive is a thick viscosity bonding gel, which creates a strong adhesive…

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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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