I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…
“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios. The creative got her first…
Read MoreNail Valentine’s manicures with these 50 love-ly mix & match nails
Why settle for just one nail design when you can mix things up with multiple? Mix and match nails are always on-trend, and they’re proving a popular choice for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of designs below…
Read MoreMiami event gives global nail artists a platform for handiwork to be recognised
Miami has long been a hub for creativity, fashion and vibrant cultural expression, and on 8 December 2024, as part of the Art Basel annual art fair, it hosted The Nail Art Exhibition. Curated by celebrity nail artist, Kleopatra Tsompani, and powered by Booksy, it featured work by 16 nail pros from across the globe…
Read MoreEnergy Savers Week: How to make your beauty business more energy-efficient
Stephanie Hodgson, head of research & development at Green Salon Collective (GSC), details how beauty businesses of all sizes can minimise their energy usage and emissions… GSC was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their…
Read MoreHow a Scottish inventor & son created a product nail enthusiasts can’t live without
Have you ever damaged a nail opening a can, prying open the clips of photo frames or opening keyrings? It’s these nuisances that led husband and son duo, Brian and Gregor Eadie, to create Keysie: a handy device to save nails from unnecessary damage. It was Gregor who approached his father, an inventor & product…
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Looking for a sweet summer nail trend? Here are 20 ice cream manicures for inspiration
What screams summer more than ice cream? Nail enthusiasts are taking inspiration from the refreshing treat for nail art, with…
Read MoreHow to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit
Natural nail specialists share tips for nail biting and picking clients… Why do people bite and pick at their nails…
Read More44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure
Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use sheer,…
Read MoreUK beauty industry grew four times faster than overall economy in 2024
The British Beauty Council has published its Value of Beauty report 2025, revealing a significant increase in the personal care…
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