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Zaara King 4 Figure Focus Beauty Membership

‘Four figure focus’ method seeks to help beauty pros boost earnings

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2025

Beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares details of ‘The Four Figure Focus’, a membership programme to help beauty business owners earn four figures a week, while working part-time hours. “Ideal for professionals with visions of freedom, efficiency and creativity, the programme offers its members tailored support, plus community…

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The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 January 2025

Launching in March 2025, the campaign by the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will bring together beauty brands and retailers to significantly reduce sector waste. The SBC was formed by the British Beauty Council (BBCo) in 2021 and will launch The Great British Beauty Clean Up during Waste Week (3-9 March).…

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Australia Day nails: Take a journey down under with these nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 21 January 2025

G’day, nail lovers! Drawing inspiration from the outback, adorn your nails with Australia-themed art for Australia Day, the country’s national day. Whether you’re a fan of the furry friends of the region – like kangaroos, koalas and quokkas – or you’re eager to fly the Aussie flag high, we’ve gathered…

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Nail Tech Talk: Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails 

By Callie Iley | 10 June 2023

Achieving award-winning success after only a year in the nail industry, Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails shares her love for channelling mindful creativity through her bright & bold, psychedelic nail styles. Jazz was hired as an apprentice in a local salon in Paisley in June 2022, taking her first…

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The results: Pro Beauty & The FNP nail competition, Dublin 2023

By Callie Iley | 9 June 2023

The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) and Professional Beauty collaborated to host nail competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland on 28-29 May 2023, with eight categories taking place across the two days. Competition director & head judge, Jacqui O’Sullivan, headed up the competition alongside The FNP chair, Marian Newman…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Kaitlyn Jay Studio, Newport, Wales 

By Callie Iley | 8 June 2023

Wanting her Newport-based salon decor to reflect her own personal style, natural nail tech, Kaitlyn Jay, opted for an on-trend, neutral colour scheme. “I love the minimal vibe,” Kaitlyn beams. “It’s not necessarily outwardly unique, but it’s a total reflection of me, and I love it.” “The theme in my…

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Nail art inspired by tattoos: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Callie Iley | 8 June 2023

Check out entries to the 7 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: tattoo nails. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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David Walker-Smith named as British Beauty Week ambassador

By Callie Iley | 8 June 2023

Returning for its fifth iteration, British Beauty Week 2023 looks to bring together brands, consumers, the press and policymakers to celebrate ‘The Power of Beauty’ and highlight its influence on a national and international scale. Taking place from the 26-30 October, British Beauty Week will be hosting a range of…

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What is the cuticle & how much can be safely removed in a manicure?

By Katie Barnes | 6 June 2023

Possibly one of the most debated and controversial topics in the industry, following allergies right now, is the cuticle. What is it, what is living and non-living, and what and how much can safely be removed? It can be confusing to know the difference between the terminology you hear including…

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