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Revealed: Pedicures are more popular than manicures in the nail salon
Salon, spa, and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, released its 2025 Vantage Report, revealing insights into the most popular beauty and wellness services of 2024. Pedicures take the lead With 21 million nail salon appointments booked between January and September 2024, pedicures have overtaken manicures in popularity, accounting for…
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Squid Game fans, you need to check out these 21 nail art designs
Following the hype of its first season, Netflix’s South Korean dystopian show, Squid Game, is back with a second series – and it’s inspiring nail art. Check out our roundup of incredible Squid Game nail styles below…
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Time is running out to WIN over £400 worth of The GelBottle Inc products
The January Scratch Snap competition is closing! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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Greek goddess nails & 9 other nail trends set to dominate 2025
Beauty brand, Beauty Pie, has analysed TikTok, Instagram, Google search and YouGov data to uncover beauty trends to expect in 2025. It predicts the top 10 nail trends of the year to be: Duck shape nails (+463% rise in interest) Hibiscus nails (+303%) – Click for a hibiscus step-by-step by…
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Home gel kit dangers & 6 ways to prevent allergies at the nail desk
Many people turned to DIY nail kits during the coronavirus lockdown. They may have been visiting a nail pro for months, years or even decades – before suddenly, the luxury of a nail appointment was gone, and some saw a solution in home application of gel polish. DIY home kits…
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Self-employment help for nail techs: registration & tax essentials
Are you keen to take the leap into self-employment? Here’s a guide to the registration and tax essentials you need to know… For nail technicians working in salons who seek greater control over their careers, self-employment often feels like a natural next step. It offers professional and creative freedom, aiding…
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AI is changing the beauty salon game: here’s how it can help you stay ahead
Richard McCabe, aka the Lifestyle Salon Coach, shares how artificial intelligence can benefit your beauty business… Love it or hate it, AI is changing how businesses work – and that includes salons. Just like past tech revolutions, if you jump on board early, you’re more likely to come out on…
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Revealed: the 10 UK cities offering the best ‘value for money’ manicures
Research by Capital on Tap has revealed the UK’s hotspots for ‘high-quality yet low cost’ nail services. Credit card and spend management platform for small businesses, Capital on Tap, has compiled The UK Beauty Report, analysing the cities that offer the best value for money in terms of self-care services.…
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Strategic business expert, Martin Edwards, has been appointed as group commercial partner at High Definition. With over 10 years’ experience and knowledge in the beauty industry – at Schwarzkopf Professional, Aveda and Transform, Martin’s input has already seen the brand grow, with the addition of a new make-up course and the…
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INK London has revealed its updated acrylic range – Acrylink. The duo system designed for both liquid & powder and dipping technicians; all Acrylink powders are formulated to be used not only with the range of monomers but also with the brand’s upcoming range of DIP’N’BUFF resins. The range see three monomers to suit the technician; the brand’s…
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The glorious taste – and colour – of ice cream on a summer’s day has inspired the St Neopolitan collection from Saint Nails. Each featuring some sparkle, the collection is an assortment of 12 pastel and bold hues – ideal for holidays! The gel polish formula will last for the…
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Ever wanted to know more about Team Scratch? Beauty intern, Amara Jarrett, quizzes assistant editor, Kat Hill, about her role, the industry and her love for nails… AJ: What is your role at Scratch? KH: I started working at Scratch in July 2015, so I’ve been here for two years…
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New research from TotallyMoney.com has provided an insight into beauty spending habits in the UK – revealing that over 70% are beauty conscious, with 45% of people unwilling to post a picture on social media if they haven’t had a chance to put an effort into their appearance first. The report found Leeds…
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Course Details: The Nail Creation Glamazone Gel Polish Course, is a one day course for nail technicians already qualified in the use of another brand of gel polish. The course is designed to develop attendees’ skills in the art of gel polish application and further progress attendees’ skills in polishing like a…
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