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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2025

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2025

“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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Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations

By Lilly Delmage | 5 February 2025

All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…

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HANDIREST LTD launch mint green option

By Helena Biggs | 27 May 2017

The iconic Handirest is now available in a soft mint green shade. A salon staple, this latex-free cushion is designed to stabilise a client’s hand during a manicure, allowing nail technicians to achieve a precise finish. As well as mint green, the Handirest is available in purple, black, pink and…

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SANITISE UNDERNEATH nails with handy Freshnails product

By Helena Biggs | 26 May 2017

An ideal retail item as well as pre-treatment product, sanitise underneath the free edge of the nail with a helping hand from Freshnails. The tool contains a formula of alcohol and all-natural ingredients to kill 99.9% of germs underneath the free edge, and is suitable for use on all nail…

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NYFW inspires new stamping plates from Yours & CND™

By Helena Biggs | 26 May 2017

Simple yet effective nail art meets innovation in a new collaboration CND™ and popular nail art brand, :Yours. This limited edition stamping plate takes inspiration from NYFW SS17 where CND™ featured on the catwalks for Alice + Olivia and Libertine to delivery runway styles direct to you and your clients. From flamboyant flamingos and palm…

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BAYWATCH COLOUR COLLECTION by Artistic Nail Design makes a splash

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2017

Don your swimmers – it’s time to make a splash with the colourful Baywatch collection from Artistic Nail Design. The brand has collaborated with the soon-to-be-released film – in cinemas 29 May – to launch six sizzling summer shades, available in Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution. Dive into the aquamarine Resting…

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COURSE BITES: CND SHELLAC™ Conversion with Sweet Squared

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2017

Course Details: Convert to CND Shellac system in one day. Attendees will explore the system through theory and practical learning and learn the science and technology of SHELLAC™  and UV light, P.E.P, SHELLAC™  Application in single colour and french, as well as correct removal. Duration: One day, 10:00am – 4:30pm Location: Nationwide, on various dates Requirements: The…

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Pixie Lott announced as Kiss Products ambassador

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2017

Last night, Team Scratch was lucky enough to party with the stunning Pixie Lott to celebrate her new collaboration with Kiss Nails. Hosted by the brand and Alex Silver PR, the starry event was held at the Haymarket Hotel in central London. Down in the hotel’s swimming pool and bar, guests were met…

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