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Wow clients with your nail colour selection this wedding season: the Gelish Bridal Edit is here

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2022

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

By Helena Biggs | 22 April 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

By Chloe Randall | 17 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

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2022

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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Revealed: The top UK cities to launch a beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 April 2022

While the past few years have been challenging for firms across the UK, it looks like business has fought back, with the beauty sector thriving in particular. 8,436 beauty and hairdressing businesses were opened in the UK in 2021. With the UK seeing a 21% increase in the number of…

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IKON.IQ offers free nail kits to Ukrainian refugee techs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2022

Swedish developer and manufacturer of hypoallergenic professional nail products, IKON.IQ Nails, is offering free nail starter kits to refugee nail technicians from Ukraine. The kits include gels, gel polishes and essential nail tools. At the time of writing, IKON.IQ has delivered over 80 starter kits to those fleeing the Russia-Ukraine…

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Spread love this wedding season with Nailchemy’s 4 bridal nail colour collections

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 April 2022

Satisfying the nail needs of a bride is a huge responsibility, as not only will their big day be one they remember forever, but their nails will also be on show in their wedding photos. Luckily, Nailchemy has helped to ease the pressure, launching four bridal collections to give you…

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CND™ unveils 4 Over The Top Effects to add shine & shimmer to nails

By Callie Iley | 7 April 2022

Upgrade your nail styles with four highly pigmented chrome and holographic ‘Over The Top Effects’ from CND™. Mix each pigment into sculpting powder or gel to serve up an eye-catching finish, or layer over CND Shellac™ before finishing with No Wipe Top Coat. The CND™ Over The Top Effects Kit…

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Live Life Loudly with 6 bright Bio Sculpture nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2022

Be bold, loud and stand out from the crowd this spring/summer with six super-bright nail shades from Bio Sculpture. Available in gel and Gemini Nail Polish formulas, the shades are ideal for summer holidays and festivals – on both fingers or toes. The shades are: No.282 – Poco Pop –…

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British Beauty Council announces new chair, Meribeth Parker

By Chloe Randall | 6 April 2022

British Beauty Council has announced that from June 2022, Meribeth Parker will be taking over the role as chair after Jane Boardman, the organisation’s co-founder and chair, will be stepping down after four years in the role. Meribeth has extensive board experience which includes non- executive directorships for Jimmy Choo…

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This hair removal device could help you net up to £250 an hour

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2022

Are you seeking to expand your treatment offerings and diversify your business? While nail services ignite your creative prowess, you may want to consider enhancing your service menu – and profits – with the addition of laser hair removal, and attract the 75% of your female client base who seek…

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Sustainable Beauty Coalition chair scoops Outstanding Achievement Award

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2022

Jayn Sterland, managing director of Weleda and chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition, has been recognised with an Outstanding Achievement Award. Presented at the Natural & Organic Products Europe (NOPEX) trade show by Millie Kendall OBE, founder & CEO of the British Beauty Council, the award recognises Jayn’s tireless efforts…

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The inside scoop from The Beauty Party by Salon Chat

By Alex Fox | 31 March 2022

The Hotel Cromwell in Stevenage proved a marvellous location for the first Salon Chat party held to celebrate nail community spirit and comradeship. Hosted by nail professionals Bella Porter from Buckingham and Kelly Colley of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, the event was a spin-off from the duo’s Salon Chat Instagram live tutorials that began…

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Nail tech launches scholarship to support drag community

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 March 2022

On hearing about the difficult experiences of clients from the drag community, Melanie Garlick of Cruelty Free Clawz has launched The Cruelty Free Clawz Scholarship, offering support to three up-and-coming UK drag artists. “While television shows have been hugely important in increasing the visibility of drag, there has been a…

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Bournemouth nail tech creates online security course to protect nail businesses & their clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 March 2022

A whopping $3.25 billion is generated by cyber crime on social media and 160,000 Facebook profiles are hacked every day. While many of us would say that we are cyber crime savvy, what precautions do you take to ensure that not only your information but also your client’s data is…

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