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Scratch Stars Award-winning nail salon owner: competition benefits & advice

By Lilly Delmage | 22 January 2025

Natasha Barker, owner of Scratch Stars Nail Salon of Year 2024, Niche Nails & Beauty, reveals advice for succeeding in the competition. The 2024 awards were not the salon’s first entry into the competition. Natasha explains: “I had entered the awards previously on behalf of the salon, and we had…

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‘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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12 pretty pedicure designs to inspire your spring nail creations

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Sandal season is almost upon us, so take inspiration from our roundup of pedicure designs to excite clients this season…

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Looking to create party-ready nail looks? Check out Light Elegance’s 12 summer shades

By Chloe Randall | 3 May 2023

Light Elegance has unveiled its summer 2023 collection, Viva La Fiesta, comprising 12 trendy hues. Viva La Fiesta’s range of colours include bright corals, fuchsia pinks and terracotta neutrals that are all inspired by the happiness, colour and energy at a fiesta. The following colours are available in LE ButterCream,…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: KATY POTTLE, UK

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Katy Pottle is a nail pro from the UK, residing in Spain, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? I have been working in the…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: FROUKJE GROENENDIJK, The Netherlands

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Froukje Groenendijk is a nail artist from The Netherlands, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? The first time I came into contact with artificial…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: ERIN PASCHKE, USA

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Erin Paschke is a nail stylist from Oregon, USA, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? I’ve been doing my own nails since I…

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Create bright & pastel nail looks with OPI’s 12 summer shades

By Chloe Randall | 1 May 2023

OPI has unveiled its Summer Make the Rules collection, comprising 12 fresh and fun bright, pastel shades. The shades are: I Quit My Day Job – bubblegum pink creme Makeout-side – bright pink creme Sunscreening My Calls – pearl yellow Sanding in Stilettos – pearl nude Flex on the Beach…

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