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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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Unique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk
Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so…
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Share your minimalist nail art for a chance to WIN over £400 worth of The GelBottle Inc products
The January Scratch Snap competition is open! 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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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. Thankfully, the nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snake-skin prints and hand-painted characters to 3D creations. However, if you’d rather steer clear of animal motifs, embracing the colours of the event is…
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Nail Gaga is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new recruits to its education team. Victoria McManus joins the brand with experience in gel, acrylic and 3D nail art, as well as competition wins. She will be covering the North West of the country, and will offer courses in…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries, has been experimenting with Swarovski to create beautiful bridal nail looks. “I have both one of my sister’s and a good friend’s wedding this year,” Lauren explains. “I’ve been looking for some bridal nail inspiration and as soon as…
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Sweet Squared has unveiled the latest addition to the YOURS: stamping plate collection. Designed by Sweet Squared education ambassador, Anna Lee, the four new plates feature a variety of oriental-inspired patterns, including florals and calligraphy. Each plate has up to four graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in…
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Create eye-catching nail designs at speed and with ease with Moyra’s stamping plates. The brand has revealed four new plates to excite clients; Visuality, Aboriginal, Eastern Mystic and Art Nouveau to help you achieve designs in minutes when coupled with Moyra stamping polishes. What’s more, the company offers a one-day…
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Shared Beauty Secrets has revealed its Lava Shell Massage is due to launch at one of the UK’s largest day spa destinations, Nirvana Spa. Guests can look forward the introduction of eight therapeutic treatments, each using heat and ice to ease muscle tension and restore a sense of balance to the entire…
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Sally UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of Warren Scarr to managing director. Warren Scarr replaces Michael Dewey who, after over a decade with the company, is returning to the U.S. with his family. Warren, who worked closely with Michael in his role as commercial & marketing director, has played an…
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