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Interested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar dives into its 2025 direction
Are you keen to learn more about Nailympia Competitions? Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist for hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, hosted a webinar with Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, and seasoned judge & nail expert, Vitaly Solomonoff, which is available to watch back here.…
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Nail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards
Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most prestigious awards event! It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, passion and dedication to client care: the nail sector’s equivalent to the Oscars has returned for a 13th year – and…
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Nail art museum to open in Shanghai, China
The first museum in China dedicated to nail art is to open in the Jiading District, Shanghai, in May 2025. Established by industry veteran, Ms. Kimi Zhang Tao, and powered by nail brand, Muzer, The China Nail Art Museum will not only be a space for showcasing nail art, but…
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The UK education team at Ikon.iq has created an online education schedule to deliver to techs during lockdown. Designed to inspire, motivate and excite nail techs during this uncertain time, this series of courses is about building each other up while enhancing skills. “On a personal level as an educator…
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The winner of the May Scratch Snap nail art competition has been revealed and it is Jen Seales that has scooped the top spot! Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge where a theme is set and techs have a limited amount of time to create a salon-style nail design…
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L’Oreal USA Professional Products has launched #SupportYourStylist, a new initiative that provides aid to the salon industry, which has been greatly affected by Covid-19. L’Oreal USA has partnered with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to raise $2.5 million for the PBA Relief Fund, which will be providing immediate relief to…
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The Scottish Government has released a 46-page document detailing its route map out of lockdown. The COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making outlines that personal retail services including hairdressers (and presumably beauty salons) can open in phase three ‘with appropriate distancing and hygiene measures’. However, no dates have been announced…
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NailOn Global Nail Championship has launched – offering an opportunity for techs worldwide to keep creativity levels high, regardless of skill level. Created by the team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, NailOn presents three divisions; Novice, Professional and Master, with five categories in each. Entrants can choose to enter up…
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The Hair & Beauty Charity is calling on the industry for support in the TwoPointSix Challenge taking place this week (Sunday 26 April – Sunday 4 May). Created by the organisers of the London Marathon that has been cancelled due to Cover-19, the ‘lockdown-friendly’ TwoPointSix Challenge even is open to…
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