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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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Veganuary: How to tell if your nail & beauty products are vegan-friendly
Are your clients calling for vegan and cruelty-free products? Scratch explores how to tell if your nail and beauty products fit the bill… The global vegan cosmetics market is anticipated to reach $24.79 billion in 2028, according to research by Fortune Business Insights, and a whopping 82% of all new vegan items…
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Get to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham
In Sammy Mac’s two decades in the nail industry, she’s won numerous awards, opened a thriving nail salon chain and led multiple teams backstage at Fashion Week events. So what’s left on the career tick list for this Scottish nail pro? “Leading the nail team for the 2024 Victoria Beckham…
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50+ green nail designs that are trending right now
Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…
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A beauty business coach’s guide to goal setting for 2025
Beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, offers up advice for the new year… It’s time to consider how you wish to make your mark on the industry over the next 12 months. You get to choose how you show up, what you offer clients and how you make a…
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CND™ has unveiled new packaging for its favoured prep products – and two of its dearly loved retail essentials. Showcasing a move to a cleaner, more clinical and uniform look, the products will be rolled out over the next few months. The switch comes as CND™ announces the rebrand of Nourishing Remover; while the…
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“I originally started my nail business working on mine and my family’s nails as a hobby while I worked as a nanny,” remembers owner of The Beauty Box, Nicola Robbins. “I decided it was time to get some training so I could launch a part time business. I chose to train with Nail…
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Nail Gaga has sprung into the new season with a series of product launches. The G’elore Spring Collection includes Blue Buntin, a grey blue, Pink Lemonade, a marshmallow pink, Picnic Basket, a soft yellow, Wild Blooms, a pale purple and Spring Dew, an apple green. The brand has also added…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! “With the arrival of spring, cherry blossoms have started to bloom,” smiles Diana Pajeva. “More and more of my clients are asking for pretty pastel pink and lilac shades with Sakura tree nail art. It’s an easy and quick…
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Magpie has unveiled six new glitters set to put a sparkly spin on springtime manicures. The Spring Collection features Betsy, a lilac & aqua holographic, Tara, a silver holographic, Lila, a lilac metallic, Juno, an aqua metallic, Flossy, a white unicorn effect iridescent and Flora, a coral unicorn effect iridescent.
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Viv Brennan celebrated the opening of her new studio, Nailvinara, in style thanks to a perfectly pink design. “I always wear really long nails,” explains Viv. “I used INK London’s Acrylink L&P system and sculpted in Mrs Clear. “I encapsulated iridescent chunky pink…
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