Why nail technicians should enter the Scratch Stars Awards: tips from a nail competition maestro
Bespoke nail artist, Jiak Hing, who has won the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade for three consecutive years, shares insight into the competition, what to expect on the day and the benefits of entering. Why did you decide to enter the Scratch Stars Awards? To challenge myself and test my…
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New year, new you: How nail businesses can plan for the year ahead
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares her tips for reviewing the last year and preparing for the next, in order to achieve success… Here we are again, another year gone and a new one in front of us full of opportunity, possibility and hope. It is time to review the year…
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Renowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform
Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile’, has launched The Nail Nexus: an online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who are keen to become nail professionals. The UK-based nail technician, artist & educator boasts over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and has worked in salons and from a private home studio. Her work…
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4 updates to make to your beauty business in 2025
Kim Ford, global business & beauty education expert, shares ways to make the most of quiet spells to improve your business long-term… The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on business administration, such as updating operational and legal documents, and to consider if your marketing strategy, website and social media…
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Bring the party to nails for NYE with these 30 design ideas
Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup of party nail designs for the occasion…
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Nail tech’s maternal mental health struggles: ‘Talking & finding support saved my life’
New Mexico tech, Amberley Robinson, aka The Nail Tattooist, opens up about her maternal mental health experiences… When my first…
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5 ways to support deaf clients in the nail salon
It is estimated that one in three people in the UK have hearing loss, highlighting the importance of making your…
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Met Gala manicures 2025: Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney & more
Fashion’s most prestigious and anticipated night, the Met Gala, drew top talent from the beauty industry to create standout nail…
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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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