Matching manicures: 15 stylish nail art ideas for friends, family & couples
Because who doesn’t want a matching manicure with their nearest and dearest? The 2025 Pinterest Predicts report states that consumers are focusing on their personal connections to inspire beauty choices. The search term, ‘friends matching nails’, has risen by 35%, so expect clients to seek similar looks to friends, family and partners. We’ve rounded up…
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Beauty salon no-shows: the UK locations with the highest rates
Hair and beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has revealed the UK locations with the highest rates of beauty no-show appointments. The data reveals that salons across the UK lose up to £200,000 per month due to missed appointments, amounting to £1.6 billion in lost revenue annually. Treatwell has found that Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham have the highest…
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Greater Manchester nail tech: Why I closed a bustling salon to open a home-based business
Nina of Wigan home salon, Nina Nicholson Beauty & Lecenté lead educator, shares why a huge career switch was the best decision she ever made… Nina Nicholson opened her first salon at the age of 18, and went on to acquire a larger premises a few years later. After building and running the bustling business…
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L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?
The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system… What is L&P acrylic? Award-winning…
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Change & Transformation: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 5 Entries
The penultimate North America’s Star Nail Artist challenge called for fantasy nail styles, inspired by change and transformation. Sponsor brand, LECHAT, tested the structural capabilities and artistry of the 18 remaining contestants, and sent them each a product package to use to create five fantasy-style nails, at least four inches long. The brief: Channel the…
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Midwife & nail tech: ‘Whether in a delivery room or my nail studio, I love supporting women’
Meet Leila Zahedi: a midwife, nail tech & co-founder of Better Births London – best known as The Midwives in…
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 2 campaigns helping tackle the UK’s most common cancer
Brands and charities across the UK are raising awareness about the causes of skin cancer and encouraging preventative measures. Help…
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Embrace spring with 26 dried flower nail designs
Add delicate floral details to nail designs this spring, for a subtle touch of blossoming beauty. Get inspired by our…
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What are jelly nails: the trend loved by celebrities like Demi Lovato?
Have you seen nails that resemble sweet treat, jelly? If not, you’re about to, thanks to singer & actress, Demi…
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