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Nail Knowledge, digital masterclasses of essential theory for nail professionals, is now endorsed by Habia

By Alex Fox | 25 May 2021

As many in the nail industry acknowledge and tirelessly promote the power of education, the team at Nail Knowledge (NK) punches the air with gusto and is thrilled to announce it’s achieved Habia CPD Endorsed Provider status. “It’s really important that this education platform has been acknowledged by an organisation…

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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2021

From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…

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OPI partners with the Green Salon Collective

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2021

OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella Professionals, as a part of OPI’s parent company, Wella Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. “It is our responsibility to help our…

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What a Releaf! Famous Names unveils care products for hands & feet

By Helena Biggs | 24 May 2021

Famous Names, the brand behind the IBX treatment and Dadi’Oil, has unveiled Releaf – a comprehensive care range for hands and feet. Described as ‘intentional, effective, efficient and luxurious’, the Famous Releaf range includes: CBD Elixir Soak-A-Lyptus AU Drench Cuti-cal Dadi’Scrub Gold Dadi’Lotion Gold Finish Loosin’ It Foot File A…

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National Occupational Standards for (NOS) are approved for Nails

By Alex Fox | 24 May 2021

Habia has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails has been approved and published by the Government. As part of the Habia’s standard setting role, it worked with industry employers to form the Expert Working Group, who’s remit was to review the existing NOS,…

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Raise awareness for mental wellbeing with charity clothing brand

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2021

Suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, has launched Roar Materials; a 100% non-profit clothing brand, designed to be worn as a symbol of support for those suffering with their mental health. Founder, Tom Chapman, and his client, clothing entrepreneur & screen printer Paul Richardson, created the brand with the…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap May

By Chloe Randall | 24 May 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Chi Nguyen.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for May & created nail designs inspired by ‘Back to the 80’s’ in the bid to win a prize from The Nail Boxes. Judged by Scratch‘s…

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The #2 Emi Design Capsule 2021 kit for neo-futuristic nail art has been released

By Alex Fox | 23 May 2021

The second  EMI Design capsule kit has been launched for 2021. With a 2021 ‘neo-futuristic’ theme, this new design box beings a new spin on creating futuristic geometric nail art designs. The concept behind the capsule box is to give nail artists a guide to how they can use colours…

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From Coronation Street to cuticles… Georgia May Foote on qualifying as a nail tech

By Chloe Randall | 20 May 2021

After starring in Coronation Street for five years as Katy Armstrong, Georgia May Foote has now made the move from the cobbles to the salon after qualifying as a nail technician three weeks ago. Georgia trained at Bace Academy in Manchester, completing a gel polish and an acrylic course after…

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British Beauty Council’s ‘Oh Hello Beauty’ campaign hopes to encourage clients to visit salons

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

The British Beauty Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage people to return to hair and beauty salons called Oh Hello Beauty. Since March last year, more than 7,000 salons in the UK have gone out of business following the forced closures in light of the…

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The Federation of Nail Professionals speaks out against short, unaccredited courses that are damaging the nail industry

By Alex Fox | 19 May 2021

I Know! Let’s have a race to the bottom? Or should we reboot industry education… by Marian Newman BEM, Chair of The FNP – Federation of Nail Professionals  If it wasn’t bad enough that the industry is inundated with short courses that are ‘not fit for purpose’, now we have…

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Get creative with your nail designs using Nail-Its

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

OMY etc, the little sister store of OMY Nails, has launched Nail-Its to help you get creative with your nail art. Nail-Its are nail art template sticky notes designed with the organised, creative nail technician in mind. Plan ahead for a client or display on your wall to be chosen…

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Eco-trendy nail brand Kure Bazaar introduces 3 spring nail shades

By Alex Fox | 18 May 2021

Calling itself eco-trendy, the Kure Bazaar nail range promises a journey through colour with an eco-slant. Unveiling its Spring 2021 collection of three new shades, the brand still impresses its values upon the world of beauty, claiming its eco-friendly formula has been led by research into a technological innovation that…

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Hair & beauty businesses to create more than 1,700 jobs

By Chloe Randall | 18 May 2021

According to research by The Accountancy Partnership, a quarter of pandemic-time hair and beauty treatment start-up owners are planning to hire one or more employees, setting to create more than 1,700 new beauty sector jobs in the coming months and years. Although many lockdown businesses were born out of necessity,…

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Eco nail glitters herald Spring fever on the Sweet shop shelves with 3 new nail art product offerings

By Alex Fox | 17 May 2021

Spring Fever is alive and kicking at :YOURS and now adorning the retail Sweet shop shelves at Sweet Squared. With four Spring stamping polishes – trade £4.95/€6.95 Each (+VAT)/ trade £19.80/€25.80 Collection (+VAT) YELLOW DAFFODIL – soft yellow hue GREEN MINT – mint green PINK BLOSSOM – delicate pink PINK ROSE…

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