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Trademarks & your beauty business: points to consider

By Guest Writer | 16 February 2021

Nail stylist and business owner, Theresa Foddering (aka The Naildresser®) reveals why she chose to trademark her business – and the step you need to take to apply… Your business…

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Salon duo launch merchandise to promote positivity

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2021

Two beauty professionals have joined forces for an uplifting merchandise venture designed to promote positivity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched…

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#NowTrending: White crystal nails by Ashleigh Rene Owens

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2021

Scratch chats to Ashleigh Rene Owens of Nails With Ashleigh, Denver, USA, about the nail art planning process & how she created this striking crystal design… “In 2011, I began…

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Artificial Nails: How to Reduce the Risk of Allergy?

By Alex Fox | 15 February 2021

Take note as The Cosmetics, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) shares practical ways to reduce allergy impacts in the nail space by Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services…

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Light Elegance adds 4 shades to JimmyGel building gel nail range

By Chloe Randall | 15 February 2021

Light Elegance has added four shades to the JimmyGel family. JimmyGel is a soak-off building gel in a bottle that can perform services ranging from fast natural nail manicures to…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 7 – 14 February

By Kat Hill | 14 February 2021
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OPI & Kerry Washington reunite to honour the brand’s 40th anniversary

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder,…

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Olympia Beauty launches 15-week virtual event for beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday…

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The story behind the 42cm nail

By Chloe Randall | 13 February 2021

After winning multiple nail competitions, Ildiko Gheraszim, of Nails As Jewels, used the time lockdown gave her to improve her skills by taking part in many online courses with various…

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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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