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Why stepping out of your comfort zone can welcome rewards in the beauty biz

By Guest Writer | 28 August 2020

Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, reveals why you should step out of your comfort zone in order to reap greater rewards…  Habits can…

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How to use email marketing for your beauty business

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

Staying in touch with your clients through email marketing allows you to maintain a relationship with your clients in a professional manner. “I believe this is one of the most…

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8 ways to boost your social media

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

Is your social media not growing as quickly as you’d like? Rachel Horrocks, Sweet Squared content marketing manager, shares her top tips… Post quality content – Showcase your work and what…

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Pinterest reveals top trending global summer beauty searches

By Sophie Nutt | 28 August 2020

Pinterest has revealed ‘natural beauty’ and personalisation have been topping users’ beauty wish lists this summer. As part of its latest global beauty report, the site revealed that, in June, beauty…

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The Edge Nails adds to range of PPE

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

The Edge Nails has revealed new personal protective items in its range of equipment for nail and beauty technicians and salons. New additions includes 3-Ply Protective Disposable Face Masks in boxes…

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Health & beauty sector ‘least prepared’ for second wave of Coronavirus

By Sophie Nutt | 28 August 2020

The health and beauty sector is the least prepared for a second wave of Covid-19, according to a new survey by Brightpearl. The research (a survey of 500 retailers) found…

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A bohemian nail style rhapsody with Cat Wong

By Alex Fox | 27 August 2020

My favourite pastime is to browse nail designs and nailists on Instagram and Facebook, whenever I can. I do this in the hope of being arrested by art so strong,…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: ABSTRACT ART

By Callie Iley | 27 August 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by abstract art! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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UK cosmetics & toiletries industry to decline by 10% in 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2020

The UK cosmetics and toiletries sector will see a £1.7bn value decline in 2020. Research conducted by GlobalData has revealed that 43% of UK consumers plan to reduce socialising outside…

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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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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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