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Positive Mindset

Beauty pros, here’s 6 tips to support a more positive mindset

By Guest Writer | 12 May 2024

Sarah Hartley, social media coach via Blossom Tree Social & creator of Time To Blossom wellbeing products, shares her advice… Running a business and making time for yourself can feel like a juggle. It can also feel lonely, but you’re not alone – we all have bad days. Staying positive…

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Nailkind Summer And Dreams

Nail Kind celebrates summer with 4-piece vegan nail lacquer collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 May 2024

Danish nail polish brand, Nail Kind, has launched Summer & Dreams, a four-piece nail lacquer collection inspired by long, light days and cool summer nights. The long-wearing formula is vegan-friendly and Peta-approved. The brand’s ethos is to ‘comply with the main philosophies and ways of life’, and it has conscious…

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Aurora Nails

By Chloe Randall | 11 May 2024

Dazzle and delight with nail designs inspired by the Aurora borealis, featuring shimmering shades and a glossy, glazed finish.

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Add some sweetness to spring styling with strawberry nail art

By Scratch Staff | 10 May 2024

Give your nail art a fruity twist this spring with strawberry-inspired nail styles. Check out our roundup of 25 super sweet strawberry looks below…

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Are you aware of the dangers of sprays & aerosols around electrical nail equipment?

By Katie Barnes | 10 May 2024

When it comes to ensuring a safe and efficient nail salon environment, it’s essential to be aware of the potential dangers that certain products can pose. Here, I explore why sprays and aerosols can be hazardous when stored and used around electrical nail equipment, such as e-files and gel lamps.…

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NHBF launches Manifesto 2024 to promote value of hair & beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 May 2024

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its Manifesto 2024 at a parliamentary event. The Manifesto highlights the vital role the UK hair and beauty sector plays in creating jobs, supporting communities and promoting wellbeing, and sets out recommendations for the next government ahead of a general election.…

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Sweet Squared New Cnd Educators

Sweet Squared appoints 18 CND™ educators across the UK&I

By Helena Biggs | 9 May 2024

Sweet Squared, provider of professional hair and beauty products and training, has appointed 18 education ambassadors to its CND™ training team. The UK&I distributor for CND™ (Creative Nail Design) now boasts a team of 40 education ambassadors, who each offer brand education and will drive the growth and success of…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails With Kails, Andover, Hampshire

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 May 2024

Kayleigh Watkins shares the story behind her home salon business, Nails With Kails: a space infused with personality and creativity… While facing redundancy from her full-time job in 2019, Kayleigh undertook some nail courses with Magpie Beauty. “I wanted to find a creative and therapeutic outlet, as well as future-proof…

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SWEET SQUARED reveals new Anna Lee stamping plates

By Kat Hill | 4 February 2017

Sweet Squared has unveiled the latest addition to the YOURS: stamping plate collection. Designed by Sweet Squared education ambassador, Anna Lee, the four new plates feature a variety of oriental-inspired patterns, including florals and calligraphy. Each plate has up to four graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in…

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STAMP ON nail art designs with new Moyra plates

By Helena Biggs | 4 February 2017

Create eye-catching nail designs at speed and with ease with Moyra’s stamping plates. The brand has revealed four new plates to excite clients; Visuality, Aboriginal, Eastern Mystic and Art Nouveau to help you achieve designs in minutes when coupled with Moyra stamping polishes.  What’s more, the company offers a one-day…

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CELEB NAIL PICKS

By Kat Hill | 4 February 2017

We’ve been stalking social media for the latest celeb nail looks! Singer Kesha shared a snap of her new tat while also showing off a half-moon mani in a sparkling light pink shade. Celeb stylist Sophia Stylianou tended to Katy Piper’s talons in a hue to match her new hair colour.…

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LAVA SHELL MASSAGE to launch in Nirvana Spa

By Kat Hill | 3 February 2017

Shared Beauty Secrets has revealed its Lava Shell Massage is due to launch at one of the UK’s largest day spa destinations, Nirvana Spa. Guests can look forward the introduction of eight therapeutic treatments, each using heat and ice to ease muscle tension and restore a sense of balance to the entire…

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SALLY UK & IRELAND announces new managing director

By Helena Biggs | 3 February 2017

Sally UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of Warren Scarr to managing director. Warren Scarr replaces Michael Dewey who, after over a decade with the company, is returning to the U.S. with his family. Warren, who worked closely with Michael in his role as commercial & marketing director, has played an…

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SALON SYSTEM reveals new express lamp

By Helena Biggs | 2 February 2017

Salon System has launched a new lamp designed to cure Gellux gel polish in just ten seconds. A time saving hero, the Gellux Express LED Lamp boasts a super sleek, stylish design and has an automatic motion sensor for instant light activation. It also has a removable raised base to…

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