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50 chrome Valentine’s Day nail art ideas you’ll fall for
From glazed donut finishes to striking shiny details, chrome nails aren’t going anywhere – and especially not for Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with our roundup of romantic chrome nail looks below…
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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources…
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Homeless to home salon success: a Staffordshire nail tech’s inspiring journey
“I became homeless when I was 21; I had just split up from my partner of five years and my friends and family were unable to help me,” explains Isabelle Pattissier of Chesterton business, Drop Dead Beauty. “I stored some things at my mum’s, told her I was living with…
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Down at the bottom of Charlotte Pilgrim’s garden you’ll find a little hideaway – full of nail magic. “This is my first venture out on my own,” Charlotte reveals. “I’ve worked in salons previously, but most recently, I was renting a room within a hair salon. From that I’ve built a large client base which…
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ASP has revealed four stunning additions to its Signature Gel Polish collection; ideal for summer! The punchy pink Monte Carlo, pretty Champagne Co, hot coral Casino Royal and peachy St Tropez make up the French Riviera collection – and are also available in lacquer, depending on your client’s desired wear…
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Talented tech, Lian Hargreaves, talks client loyalty, career challenges and more… What do you love about working on peoples’ nails? I love being able to create different designs on a day-to-day basis. My favourite part is always applying top coat and seeing an entire design come together. What are the…
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Team CND™ were on hand to style the models of Vivienne Westwood’s SS18 showcase at Men’s Fashion Week in London. Lead by Marian Newman, the team of nail stylists helped create the range of seven looks with CND VINYLUX™ shades. Political as ever, Vivienne Westwood themed the collection around a reinterpretation…
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Last Friday, Scratch editor, Helena, and I travelled to London to attend the annual LCBT Star Awards, which serve to recognise talented, hardworking students from the college. A glamorous affair, the awards were held at the Hilton Hotel next to London Victoria where guests were greeted with cold refreshments upon…
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Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four bright shades, just in time for a summer of festivals and fun. Aptly named The Festival Fever Collection, the palette sees: Main Stage, a hot raspberry pink Glastonberry, a deep-orchid purple Dancing In The Rain, a vibrant blue Sold Out, a tangy tangerine The shades…
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