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12 steps to help perfect gel polish application at the cuticle zone

By Katie Barnes | 1 July 2021

Achieving a close and neat cuticle application with gel polish can be a nail tech’s nemesis but with just a few simple steps you can master a photo perfect cuticle…

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5 weird & wonderful nail trends of the 2010’s

By Emma Hobday | 30 June 2021

Remember the ‘Tens?  The decade of 2010 to 2020, where Lady Gaga wore that meat dress, Gangnam Style became a global hit, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot…

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8 glitter mixes take Senter stage as they launch onto UK nail scene

By Alex Fox | 30 June 2021

Award-winning nail stylist from Kings Lynn, East Anglia, Scarlett Senter has launched the Scarlett Senter Glitter range to complement  her other recent nail art products; crystals and brushes. “A close…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Rothwell

By Callie Iley | 30 June 2021

Lee-Ann Moss enjoyed life as a mobile nail technician from 2017, but began to look for properties to rent during the lockdowns of 2020 in order to open her own…

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3 nail artists join founder of Nail & Beauty Excellence to create its 4-strong education team

By Alex Fox | 29 June 2021

After intense educator training at its HQ in Kent, three nail artists have joined together to create the Nail & Beauty Excellence UK education team. Founder, Jade Barber reveals, “Talented…

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9 new online nail competitions launch across the nail kingdom & beyond in one championship with 3 beauty genres

By Alex Fox | 28 June 2021

The pandemic has seen the popularity of online nail contests soar, therefore techs will be pleasantly surprised to find a new one has just hit the nail, brow and lash…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June

By Chloe Randall | 28 June 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jodie Evans.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail…

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Scratch Snap: June 2021

By Chloe Randall | 28 June 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Marvellous Monochrome’ in the bid to win a prize.…

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BET Awards 2021: The 10 most striking manicures from the red carpet

By Chloe Randall | 28 June 2021

Last night saw the 21st BET Awards take place celebrating achievements in entertainment and honours music, sports, television, and movies. The ceremony’s theme was “Year of the Black Woman” and…

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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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