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Michaela Phillips Halo Vip January Blues Step 6

How to nail a January blues nail art look

By Guest Writer | 23 January 2025

Nail art aficionado & Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, shares how to beat the January blues with this striking nail design – created using Halo products.

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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2025

Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…

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50+ green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 8 January 2025

Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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Thinking of recruiting an apprentice to your nail salon team?

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2022

Caroline Larissey, director of quality & standards at the NHBF, shares pointers to consider when taking on an apprentice in the salon… For many businesses, taking on an apprentice has understandably taken a back seat during the pandemic. However, taking on an apprentice may provide a much-needed boost for your…

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Looking for salon workwear that combines professionalism, comfort & style? Check out Funky Scrubs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 February 2022

UK brand, Funky Scrubs®, is striving to change perceptions of workwear for the beauty industry and beyond. Recognising that a professional brand image is a direct reflection of your business but also that you need to feel comfortable in the workplace, Funky Scrubs® was founded by Jo Minchin and Lyndsey…

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How to turn your nail tech technique flaws into strengths to earn more

By Katie Barnes | 8 February 2022

Whether it’s trying to paint a symmetrical heart or fitting nail forms, there is always a particular technique that every individual struggles with.  Recognising and accepting your weaknesses is the first step. Breaking down each step into individual stages can help achieve success with these struggles. For example, when trying…

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VTCT hosts action-packed beauty programme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022

By Chloe Randall | 7 February 2022

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 7-13 February 2022, awarding body, Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) has an action-packed schedule to celebrate the 15th annual event. The theme of ‘Build the Future’ continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW),  showcasing the impact apprenticeships can have on communities, local businesses and regional…

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Revealed: TikTok’s top 10 nail trends for 2022

By Chloe Randall | 5 February 2022

Looking to jump on the latest nail trends? Research by WeThrift has revealed which nail styles are the most in demand with users on TikTok for 2022. Articles from Google News were analysed to find nail trends that are set to be big this year, based on the number of…

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Behind the Brand: Check out WowBao Nails & its big portfolio of products

By Chloe Randall | 4 February 2022

After moving to London from Vietnam to pursue a business studies course, Jen Nguyen turned her part-time job in a nail salon into her full-time career; combining her business knowledge and passion to launch her own beauty premises. Jen opened Crown Nails & Beauty salon in Cheshire in 2009 and…

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