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The 5 celebrity nail looks we love this week w/c 2 August

By Emma Hobday | 7 August 2021

Scratch scrolls through Instagram to uncover the latest celebrity nail art looks you need to know about… Nicki Minaj took to Instagram to flaunt her truly jaw-dropping bejewelled nail set, with designer logo…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Jessica Smith of The Nail Club

By Callie Iley | 7 August 2021

Scratch chats to Jessica Smith of The Nail Club about growing up in a family of nail technicians and leaving an office job to pursue nails full time… Coming from…

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Revealed: Cosmetic procedure guidance for young adults, parents & mature adults

By Emma Hobday | 6 August 2021

New advice about how to feel good in our own skin and how to make informed decisions about cosmetic treatments is being launched by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), supported…

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Want the strength of acrylic with the flexibility of gel? Meet AcryGel

By Guest Writer | 6 August 2021

AcryGel UK‘s namesake nail system offers nail pros the strength and durability of acrylic with the clarity and flexibility of UV gel to create long-lasting, clear enhancements. By taking the…

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Sweet Squared gifts customers with £150 summer goody bag

By Helena Biggs | 6 August 2021

Distribution company and training provider, Sweet Squared, is celebrating summer by offering with a special gift with purchase worth over £150. The gift contains goodies from across the entire Sweet…

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Are you considering becoming a cashless salon? Read this…

By Guest Writer | 6 August 2021

Kishon Mather, finance director at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), shares points to note if you’re considering becoming a cashless nail or beauty business… Have you ever thought…

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Men’s make-up brand launches debut store in London

By Emma Hobday | 5 August 2021

War Paint for Men, the make-up brand for men, has opened its doors on Carnaby Street, selling foundation, tinted moisturisers, bronzers, brow gels, and concealer for male skin. The brand…

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NHBF scoops gold award for Best Membership Organisation in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2021

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has scooped three accolades at the National Association Awards. The awards recognise the hard work and success of associations, federations, chambers, societies and…

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Nail polish & CBD products amongst most searched for pandemic items

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2021

Nail polish and deodorant were the most searched-for beauty items on the internet between April and June 2021, according to research by online retail platform, RangeMe. The company analysed data…

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The HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day

The fourth annual HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day heads to the stunning Championship Cheshire Course at Carden…

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Innergize Beauty & Wellness Summit

Global cloud software provider, Zenoti, will host has its annual beauty and wellness summit, Innergize 2025: A Time To Thrive,…

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