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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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I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…
“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios.…
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Capricorn chic: 17 trendy manicures to celebrate January birthdays
‘Tis the season of Capricorn birthdays! So, if your birthday lands between 22 December and 19 January, and you’re seeking your birthday manicure, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up 17 zodiac-inspired nail looks to celebrate Capricorn birthdays in style!
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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, encourage clients to create picture perfect nails with the new CND™ Vinylux Gift Sets. These must-have kits include Ridge FX™, two fabulous Vinylux shades (including Wildfire and Skin Tease or Cake Pop and Pink Bikini) and the Vinylux Weekly Top Coat to lock colour in…
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OPI is to launch an Infinite Shine Primer and Gloss next month, featuring exclusive ProStay technology for up to 11 days of gel-like wear and shine. Infinite Shine utilises a three-step system featuring a base coat, colour and top coat that’s engineered to deliver pristine results with easy, soak-free removal.…
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Create dazzling designs for clients and cater to the chrome craze with Gellux’s lastet release. The Gellux Multi Chrome Kit sees six applicators and Multi Chrome Flakes in three shades: Chameleon – a green/pink finish Indigo – a pink/purple finish Rose Gold – a gold/bronze finish Worn over any Gellux shade,…
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Great things come in small packages – and Salon System’s new Marvelbrow Mini Wax Heater is no exception! Ideal for smaller areas of waxing, brow specialists on the go, the compact design is portable. Holds approximately 4oz of strip wax or hot wax beads, the heater boasts fast heating time as…
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BCI has unveiled that latest addition to its wide product range. The new Mandrel and Abrasive Bands are great for artificial materials when used with an electric filing unit. Speedy and precise, the plastic bit can be used interchangeable abrasive bands. With a type to suit different needs, the bands…
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Rachael Beaumont, of Nails by Rachael, discusses life as a nail tech and reveals her hopes for the future of the industry and her own career. When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’d been working part time in retail but after having my son I…
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