NHBF report highlights beauty industry’s ‘skills crisis’
The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released a report analysing the current challenges that the hair and beauty sector is experiencing regarding skills and recruitment. Conducted by the Pragmatix Advisory, Careers at the cutting edge: Tackling the skills shortage in the hair and beauty sector used an interview…
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Get in the carnival spirit with Calgel & iZ Pro Colour’s 8 bright nail shades
Get your dancing shoes on and get in the summer mood as Calgel and iZ PRO Colour has unveiled the Carnaval collection, inspired by the famous Rio carnival. This spring/summer 2022 collection features eight gel shades, is available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Exclusively available for technicians…
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Finalists announced: Scratch Stars Awards 2022
Scratch magazine is marking its 10th Scratch Stars Awards; a decade celebrating the passion, skill and care of UK nail professionals and businesses. Overwhelmed by impressive entries during the entry period 1-31 March, the first challenge was in the hands of team Scratch to determine five finalists who shone in…
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Inside look: The Glitterbels Premier Nail Educator event
Between 23 and 25 April 2022, the Glitterbels nail brand ran the Premier Educator Event at its training HQ in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, giving eight of its educators the chance to enhance their nail knowledge, teaching and practical skills. The event was organised by Glitterbels head of education, Charli Jepson, and…
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WowBao Nails reveals pink portable E-file for left & right handed techs
WowBao Nails has unveiled a slick pink E-file that boasts a speed of up to 35,000RPM. Founded by Jen Nguyen, who moved to London from Vietnam to pursue a business studies course before turning her part-time job in a nail salon into her full-time career, WowBao Nails made its mark…
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Bring the scent of summer to nail stations with NAF! PRO’s Cocktail collection
Do you love to divulge in a Daiquiri? Or perhaps a Piña Colada is more your thing? Or wait – how about a Kiwitini? Indulge in all three – without the fuzzy head – as NAF! PRO has unveiled a limited edition Cocktail Collection of nail and cuticle oils. With…
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Lottie London collaborates with Chaun Legend for press-on nail launch
Trend-led and Gen-Z focused cosmetics brand, Lottie London, has teamed up with celebrity nail artist, Chaun Legend, to create a press-on nail range. Inspired by love for his home city, the Los Angeles nail tech designed the Lottie x Chaun Legend Stay Press’d press-on nails for the brand’s first nail…
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Seth Rogen matches nails to ashtray with enhancements by Nails By Mei
First we saw celebrities matching their jewellery to their nails. Now, the idea of matching nail looks to your accessories has been taken to a new level, thanks to Seth Rogen. The Canadian actor, who co-founded cannabis company Houseplant in 2019, posted a video on his Instagram showcasing the brand’s…
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Embrace new beginnings with Mii’s 6-piece spring nail colour collection
Make-up, tanning and nailcare brand, Mii Cosmetics, has revealed its spring 2022 nail colour collection, New Beginnings. Embodying the spirit of the season with its theme of turning a page to fresh starts, the collection features six show-stopping pastel hues from pink to blue, ready to empower the wearer. Available…
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Nouveau Lashes partners with Navy Professional to launch 2 limited edition tweezers
Lash lifting and extension brand, Nouveau Lashes, has teamed up with beauty toolcare brand, Navy Professional, to launch two limited edition volume lash tweezers. The Karen Volume Tweezer and Bridgette Boot Tweezer have been named after Nouveau Lashes founders, Karen Betts and Bridgette Softley. Lightweight, they offer superior grip for…
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Master watercolour nails in minutes with Artistic Colour Bloom Gel
Marble, gemstone, watercolour, floral print and snakeskin nail designs just got quicker, cleaner and easier to create with Artistic’s Colour Bloom Gel Coat. Allowing techs to perfect tricky techniques in minutes, the LED-cured gel product boasts endless nail art possibilities without mess, instantly dispersing gel polish to create flawless watercolour…
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Wow clients with your nail colour selection this wedding season: the Gelish Bridal Edit is here
Looking for a nail colour selection to satisfy the needs of your bridal clients? You’re in luck, as the team at beauty distribution company, Georgie Smedley Group, has curated a bridal edit for wedding season. Featuring six pre-existing Gelish shades suited to each bride, from the traditional one seeking a…
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Townhouse nail salon unveils 6 nail art looks for spring/summer 2022
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has unveiled six nail art looks for spring/summer 2022. The Street Style Collection of designs is inspired by the trendy streets of London, Paris, New York and Milan and includes colourful twists on the French mani, colour block manis and a delicate…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Kelly Pinkney. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘Easter Parade’ in the bid to win a prize from The Creative Beauty Group. Judged by Scratch‘s…
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Create nails that dazzle with Halo Create’s Multi Hex Glitters
Halo Create, the nail art range from Pure Nails, have unveiled 10 sparkling Multi Hex Glitters. The collection boasts 22 glitters, each packaged in a glamorous diamond jar with a shade to suit every client and design need. Halo Create Glitters can be used alongside all Halo systems. The shades…
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