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20 nail design ideas inspired by Netflix’s Bridgerton, ahead of season 3
As season three, part one of popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, gets released on 16 May, we’ve shared opulent regency nail looks that nod to the show to inspire styling…
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Glitterbels adds 4 golden nail & cuticle tools to pro product portfolio
Master nail preparation and create a stunning canvas on which to add enhancements with Gitterbels’ tool range. The four non-tarnish, stainless steel and precision-cut tools are finished in a gorgeous gold, designed to look fabulous on the nail desk and in your kit bag. Available individually as well as a…
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Recruitment challenges ‘a concern’ for beauty industry, says NHBF
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released key findings from its quarterly State of the Industry survey, highlighting ongoing challenges for the sector – despite signs of a gradual recovery. Finding reveal that 73% of the 493 survey respondents across the UK are finding it harder to find…
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30 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani
With wellness an increasing societal focus, it’s trending to bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour, via aura nails. Auras, or energy fields, are said to surround beings and reflect their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. Different aura colours are associated with various qualities and emotions, for…
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5 ways nail techs can prioritise mental health when clients offload
Health psychologist, Dr Ravi Gill, explores how nail technicians can create a safe space for clients to offload while prioritising their own mental health. Nail appointments offer an opportunity for a person to sit still for an hour without the distraction of their phones: an act of self-care and perhaps…
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Beauty pros, here’s 6 tips to support a more positive mindset
Sarah Hartley, social media coach at 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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Nail Kind celebrates summer with 4-piece vegan nail lacquer collection
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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16 aurora nail designs inspired by the Northern Lights
Dazzle and delight with nail designs inspired by the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, featuring shimmering shades and a glossy, glazed finish.
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Piggy Paint, the eco-friendly nail polish for children, has been making a splash in the pro market – and with celebrities. Fitness expert, Michelle Heaton, formerly of Liberty X fame, posted a snap on her Instagram account of her daughter, Faith, and three Piggy Paint shades. She captioned the snap:…
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Rachael Beaumont, of Nails by Rachael, discusses life as a nail tech and reveals her hopes for the future of the industry and her own career. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’d been working part time in retail but after having my son I…
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Add some sparkle to your nail product collection by getting your hand on Nubar products – now with some great savings while stocks last. The offers are valid 23-27 January 2017 and include: 3 for 2 on all Gelicure gel polish colours 3 for 2 on all Nail Art Glitter Jewels…
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Perfect for spas, luxury South African brand, Charlotte Rhys, is now available in the UK. Offering bath, body and skin care products as well as fragrances, the products are created in the brand’s home town of Cape Town, using natural, organic and botanical ingredients. Beautifully packaged, there are a variety of signature Charlotte…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley of Love Lilley Nails has been rocking this marble inspired look. Using Gelish shades Last Call, Arctic Freeze, Look At You Pink-achu, She’s My Beauty and Black Shadow, she completed the set with feature nails of chrome and…
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A huge number of entries was amassed for Sienna X‘s competition to win a pair of tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. The tan brand, which is the official tanning supplier for the tour, had 2 x tickets to give away to one lucky Scratch reader for the…
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