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Colour psychology: Discover the mood-boosting meanings behind your nail colour choices
Save time and add an element of fun at the nail desk by advising clients on mood-based hues using colour psychology, advised by experts… ‘Have you decided on a nail shade?’ is a question you may ask daily, as you patiently watch clients rifle through colour pops and swatches. But…
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How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector
In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…
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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025
Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. The nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snakeskin 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 another…
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Are you struggling to calculate your outgoings and wondering why your sums are leaving you short each month? Try the handy pricing calculator and course from Maddi Cook, a salon business expert & owner of Boss Your Salon. Maddi, a finalist in the 2023 Scratch Stars Awards for Services to…
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The UK government is seeking people and business’ views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox, laser hair removal and dermal fillers, safer for consumers. The consultation: the government’s first-ever on aesthetic procedures, is running for eight weeks (closing 28 October) and will be used to shape a…
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Most nail tools and e-file bits are made from steel and iron. Rust occurs on nail tools, E-file bits, and other metal items when water (or moisture including humidity) and oxygen come into contact with iron or steel for a certain amount of time. This is a naturally occurring chemical…
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It’s time to cast your vote and pick your favourite entry for this year’s Voter’s Choice accolade and a special prize. Votes are now open for this year’s’ Voter’s Choice award for The Great Scratch Shoot Out. Our annual, worldwide photographic competition closed for entry on 31 August 2023 and it is now time to…
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Consisting of 20 nail professionals, the OPI Education Team is a close-knit group of passionate educators based across the UK, working on a full-time and freelance basis. “As a team, we all very much admire and inspire each other, whether it be creative talent, business acumen, approach with students, attitude,…
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Brighton-born nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has introduced its decadent 10-piece gel polish collection for autumn/winter 2023: Glamourati. The range includes intense glitters, on-trend hues and two shades inspired by best-selling BIAB colours. Launched alongside are seven chrome pigments to add dazzling finishes and artistic effects. “Glamourati celebrates the importance…
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