A guide to taking care of your nail tools & brushes
They’re the most essential items in your kit bag, so refresh your knowledge on storing, cleaning and maintaining nail tools and brushes… “With all tools, the general rule should be that if you can feel a loss of efficacy or you’re having to change your technique, it’s time to replace the tool,” comments Paulina Zdrada,…
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Fancy a trip to the beach? Nail techs create 138 seaside-inspired manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 14 July 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A day at the beach. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Room @51, Crieff, Perthshire
Kelly Sweeney, behind Beauty Room @51, shares a behind-the-scenes look at her Glitterbels-inspired salon… The tech trained and qualified in 2022 in builder gel and L&P acrylic with Glitterbels, and has since taken inspiration from the brand’s renowned pretty-in-pink aesthetic. She says: ” I wanted my salon to run alongside the pink Glitterbels theme, so…
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Nail industry experts unite for exciting class & retreat in Clacton
Seven nail industry professionals travelled to The Royal Hotel in Clacton, Essex, for a class led by renowned nail expert, Georgie Smedley. The business owner and former UK distributor of Gelish, fought an aggressive cancer during 2023 and is now back in good health, so invited industry colleagues for a two-day event that combined food,…
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Parisian chic nail designs inspired by Emily in Paris
As Netflix’s Emily in Paris returns to our TV screens for season four, we’re exploring how the hit show’s chic fashion and setting can inspire nail art. Keep scrolling for our roundup of themed manicures…
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18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see
Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the 69th Grand Final set to take place on 17…
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Nail industry mourns passing of Jessica Cosmetics founder, Jessica Vartoughian
The nail industry has been deeply saddened by the passing of founder & former president of Jessica Cosmetics, Jessica Vartoughian.…
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Hair & beauty pros, determine employment status for tax with this HMRC guidance
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance to help UK hair and beauty professionals determine their employment status for…
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Square nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape
The square nail shape is an ever popular favourite for nail enthusiasts, combining style with practicability. Boasting sharp and sleek…
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