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Staffordshire nail technician scoops PHAB Service Stars accolade

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2021

Cheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner…

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Salon in the Spotlight: CandyMani’s Nails & Beauty, Suffolk

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2021

Candice Muddeman began Candymani’s in 2015, working out of her dining room at home, offering gel polish to family and friends. “Last year in lockdown, we started work on a…

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When is a contraindication preventative or restrictive to a nail treatment?

By Katie Barnes | 2 November 2021

A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or your client at risk if the treatment was carried out. There are four types of contraindications which…

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Legology joins 2 environment-friendly initiatives to step up sustainability game

By Chloe Randall | 2 November 2021

Leg care brand, Legology is joining two sustainability initiatives; rePurpose Global and World Land Trust in a bid to improve its sustainability as a brand. Legology is a leg care…

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Nailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 November 2021

Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The…

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Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 November 2021

From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must…

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Here’s how to create a rapport with non-English speaking clients

By Emma Hobday | 1 November 2021

Scratch chats to Magda Gniewek, educator of Magnetic Nails UK, about how to create a connection with your clients who don’t use English as their first language… What is the…

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Looking for an Insta-worthy nail art kit? Check out this 5-piece set from Cally Cosmetics

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 October 2021

Cally Cosmetics, home of the Cally Gel system, has launched a must-have product for nail artists, in the form of a complete nail art kit. As well as your nail…

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Weak, brittle or ridged nails? Here’s how you can benefit from a manicure

By Emma Hobday | 31 October 2021

Think that having painted nails only provides aesthetic benefits? Think again – just a few of the benefits of a manicure and pedicure include stress relief, improved nail health and…

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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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