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How to capitalise on Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day in the nail salon
Experts shares tips for effectively promoting your nail business this Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day… Sara Pinto, Andreia Professional product director, says… “The lead-up to 14 February presents an opportunity for nail techs to boost business, by encouraging clients to treat themselves or loved ones to pampering experiences and retail items.…
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15 stylish Aquarius nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday
January 20 to February 18 officially marks Aquarius season! If you’re looking to celebrate your own (or someone special’s) birthday, a zodiac-inspired manicure is the perfect accessory to enhance the celebrations. Scroll down for 15 nail art designs to inspire your bespoke birthday look…
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Nail art museum to open in Shanghai, China
The first museum in China dedicated to nail art is to open in the Jiading District, Shanghai, in May 2025. Established by industry veteran, Ms. Kimi Zhang Tao, and powered by nail brand, Muzer, The China Nail Art Museum will not only be a space for showcasing nail art, but…
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Check out entries to the 18 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day 2023, marked on the day of author A. A. Milne’s birthday. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges –…
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World standard for beauty and spa therapy, CIDESCO International, has approved and endorsed the NailKnowledge virtual learning platform; conceptualised by a team of experts including industry aficionado, Marian Newman BEM. It offers a flexible, interactive and visual way to learn online. Within the NailKnowledge online platform is a diploma that…
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Award-winning mobile nailist, Clare Woodcock of The Nail Club, shares practical pointers for starting nail work on a mobile basis… Do you want to make the move to working as a mobile nail pro, but you’re not sure how? As the Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2022, let me…
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Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-on Builder Gel Gelish has launched Brush-On Builder Gel to extend, overlay, build and support the creation of nail art. With a self-levelling formula, the product provides over 21 days’ wear and offers a clear, bubble-free finish. The builder gel can also…
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Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares guidance from freelancer, Jackie Edwards, who formally worked in environmental health, on how to…
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Cardiff-based tech, Abbie-Lea Elliott, completed her training in March of 2021, dedicating her time throughout lockdown to practise. “I trained on the first course that opened up after Covid, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Abbie smiles. “I love anything weird and wonderful when it comes to…
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