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Beauty bookings see 432% spike after salon reopening date announced

By Chloe Randall | 18 March 2021

According to Stylist, Beauty bookings service Treatwell has reported a 432% spike in bookings within 24 hours after it was announced salons could potentially reopen on 12 April. After a…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Fast food

By Callie Iley | 18 March 2021

Check out the entries to the 17 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by fast food! Each design was submitted via…

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The vital step you could be missing when cleaning

By Guest Writer | 18 March 2021

Nigel Rouse, brand owner of Mundo Professional, shares why time is a key factor when cleaning… I have watched many people – including those in the medical profession – spray…

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BABTAC Inspiring Beauty Awards winners announced

By Chloe Randall | 17 March 2021

The winners have been announced for the first-ever BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) Inspiring Beauty Awards. The awards took place virtually with nearly 100 guests attending including…

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Prep nails for spring with Indigo’s 8 Master of Pastel gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 17 March 2021

Indigo Nails has unveiled its spring nail colour collection, Master of Pastel. Eight candy coloured gel polish hues make up the range, including the lovely lilac Mr. Pancake, lemon yellow…

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How to perfect fine line work in your nail designs

By Katie Barnes | 16 March 2021

Mastering straight, fine lines can be difficult enough on a flat piece of paper, let alone on the curved surface of a nail. Throw a moving customer into the equation…

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Nailympia Online 2021 champion launches online learning

By Alex Fox | 16 March 2021

Champion nail tech and artist, Olena Oezman has launched an online nail academy. Utilising her time efficiently during the pandemic, Olena focused on creating a portal of nail education, in…

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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Scotland to reopen ‘from 26 April’

By Chloe Randall | 16 March 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the reopening of hairdressers in Scotland will be phased in from 5 April, with all other non-essential retail premises including close contact services…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the duo behind Get Buffed Pro

By Chloe Randall | 16 March 2021

Founded in 2019 by nail pro duo Sarah Elmaz and Cathy Burge, Get Buffed Pro was born after they had both been working in the industry for more than 15…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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