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Salon in the Spotlight: Samantha Laura Nails, Newport, Shropshire

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 April 2024

After her nail technician changed careers, Samantha Gripton was left missing her monthly treat of a gel polish manicure and was inspired to create her summerhouse studio, Samantha Laura Nails.…

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Creative Challenge Unique Nail Shapes

Techs showcase unique nail shapes in #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 April 2024

Check out entries to the 24 April 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Unique Nail Shapes. Each…

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Jo Tompkins Nail Your Epic Life Challenge

Award-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2024

Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per…

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Nhbf Board Members 2024

NHBF adds 3 members to its board for 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2024

Following voting in its 2024 Board Member Elections, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced additions to its board. Debbie Digby, Louise Fordham and Richard Marshall (pictured above…

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Spring Leopard Print Nails

Leopard print nails are trending – with a spring twist. Here’s design inspo

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2024

Our social media feeds have been full of colour this season, with bold and bright leopard print nail styling dominating. A classic style that has particularly captured attention in 2024…

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: PBH Dublin & FNP nail competition 2024

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2024

Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this…

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Studex Ncaa Piercing

Studex piercing specialist scores slam dunk at US basketball championship

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2024

What does a piercing brand have in common with basketball players? An unwavering desire to sparkle – and that’s just what happened at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final…

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Environment Technology

6 ways technology can protect the planet in your beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 April 2024

Researchers have estimated that by 2025, the IT industry could use 20% of all electricity produced and emit up to 5.5% of global carbon emissions. But just as technology has…

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Zero Waste

5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 22 April 2024

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of…

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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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Nailympia Anaheim

Dive into the dazzling world of creativity and innovation at Nailympia Anaheim 2025! This is your ultimate opportunity to break boundaries,…

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