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Nail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails

By Callie Iley | 8 October 2022

Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating…

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101 year old fashion icon Iris Apfel collaborates with Ciaté London for nail & beauty collection

By Callie Iley | 7 October 2022

Ciaté London has collaborated with 101 year old American business woman, fashion icon and interior designer, Iris Apfel, on an eight-piece nail and beauty collection, inspired by her iconic looks. …

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4 tips for a more sustainable beauty travel routine

By Green Salon Collective | 7 October 2022

Green Salon Collective (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…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent

By Callie Iley | 6 October 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent Alisa Jade Matthews trained in nails in 2019, passing her qualification just before the first lockdown began, putting a pause on the beginning…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2022

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Brigitta Fajt.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired…

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Scratch Snap: September 2022

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired by ‘Lovely Lilies’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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Nailympia London 2022: Winners announced

By Helena Biggs | 3 October 2022

The 16th Nailympia London competition took place in a hybrid format – with categories available to enter online, as well as in person at the two-day Olympia Beauty exhibition. Competitors…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022: THE RESULTS

By Chloe Randall | 3 October 2022

After a whopping 79 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade…

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Nail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023

By Callie Iley | 2 October 2022

Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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