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The mismatched mani: searches for ‘indie nails’ rise by 210%

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 December 2021

Data by beauty trend forecaster, Spate, has revealed that ‘indie’, or mismatched nails have experienced significant growth in the last year. The research, which focused on the US nail market, found…

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21 gift ideas for nail techs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 December 2021

The Christmas countdown is on and the end is in sight – but we know that the same might not be said for your Christmas shopping. If you’re lacking in…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie

By Callie Iley | 18 December 2021

Scratch chats to Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie about her nail journey and what she would like the industry to achieve in the future… I first started out…

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Accident prone? OPI introduces sturdy Star Light lamp for nail techs

By Helena Biggs | 17 December 2021

Are you a little heavy handed with a tendency to drop your kit? OPI has designed an LED curing light with you in mind – featuring a two-year limited warranty.…

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Nail academy scoops 3 prizes at The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards

By Chloe Randall | 16 December 2021

On 28 November 2021, The Great British Hair & Beauty Awards were hosted at The Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel to celebrate the many individuals from the hair and…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Gingerbread

By Callie Iley | 16 December 2021

Check out the entries to the 15 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by Gingerbread! Each design was submitted via…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beautify Salon and Training Academy, Broadstairs, Kent

By Callie Iley | 15 December 2021

Dionne Lock’s journey began in March 2017, when she started her beauty training. “When I qualified, I was mobile to start with, then in September 2017, I opened my first…

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Pro10 Beauty takes over LCN nail & beauty brand distribution in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 15 December 2021

Pro10 Beauty has taken over distribution of the LCN brand in the UK from The Edge Nails & Beauty, as of 17 November 2021. Spearheaded by Iain Wood, formerly of…

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Get winter nail styles all wrapped up with this 6-piece Halo gel polish collection

By Chloe Randall | 13 December 2021

Pure Nails, the company behind the Halo Gel Polish line, has unveiled its winter 2021 nail colour collection, Winter in New York.  Comprising six bold gel polish shades, clients can…

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KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on…

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Glitterbels education event: Annabel’s Art Assembly

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event led by co-founder & creative director, Annabel Maginnis. It marks her…

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