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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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Why nail technicians should enter the Scratch Stars Awards: tips from a nail competition maestro
Bespoke nail artist, Jiak Hing, who has won the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade for three consecutive years, shares insight into the competition, what to expect on the day and the benefits of entering. Why did you decide to enter the Scratch Stars Awards? To…
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New year, new you: How nail businesses can plan for the year ahead
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares her tips for reviewing the last year and preparing for the next, in order to achieve success… Here we are again, another year gone and a new one in front of us full of opportunity, possibility and hope. It is…
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Renowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform
Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile‘, has launched The Nail Nexus: an online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who keen to become nail professionals. The UK-based nail technician, artist & educator boasts over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and has worked in salons and from a private…
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Turn heads with these 60 mesmerising cat eye nail ideas
Offering an eye-catching, shimmering finish, cat eye nails are trending – so indulge in our roundup of designs for inspiration…
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4 updates to make to your beauty business in 2025
Kim Ford, global business & beauty education expert, shares ways to make the most of quiet spells to improve your business long-term… The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on business administration, such as updating operational and legal documents, and to consider if your marketing…
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Bring the party to nails for NYE with these 30 design ideas
Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup of party nail designs for the occasion…
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Snaps from The Scratch Stars Awards Party 2015, hosted by Gethin Jones.
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Take a peek at the photos from the Scratch Stars judging days, at which techs and businesses battled it out at LCBT to be crowned winner of their category.
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All the snaps from the Scratch Stars Party at Cafe de Paris, London – hosted by TV’s Rick Edwards.
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Peruse the photos taken at LCBT, London, as techs challenges themselves and created a stunning set of nails in one hour to a given brief in the Scratch Stars Awards final.
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Hosted by Joe Swash, the Scratch Stars Party recognised the amazing achievements of individuals and salons in the nail industry in 2013.
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Finalists in the Scratch Stars Awards 2013 take to their nail desks & compete in their category to be awarded a Scratch Star. Take a look at the photos from the two judging days…
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