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Life as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences
Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition that affects blood circulation to fingers and toes and can cause them to change colour when cold, anxious or stressed. Other symptoms include pain, numbness and pins and needles. Symptoms vary for each individual and may last…
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Meet the Anglesey nail pro transforming trainers using nail art products
“Nail art techniques can be applied in a variety of ways: from customising trainers to dolls, jewellery and even tip jars,” shares Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and training academy. The North Wales-based nail tech was first encouraged by her husband to transfer her nail art skills to…
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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with
Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…
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Man-icures aren’t a new concept, just think back to rock n roll legend David Bowie! However, they are certainly making a statement come back. After all, our bodies are just a creative canvas really, aren’t they? Here’s a list of male A-listers that think so too, some of which may even be releasing their own nail lines… 1. Harry Styles…
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Entity Beauty has unveiled its Rubber Base Gel, a base coat that self-levels, conceals flaws and ridges on the nail, and gives a smooth and perfected look to your nail design. The Rubber Base Gel formula has a rubberised formula that is flexible and volumising to the nail, enabling you…
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Virgin plastic use by leading global brands and retailers has peaked in 2021 and is on track to fall by almost 20%, research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has revealed. Virgin plastic can be defined as plastic resin that has been newly created without…
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Kawaii is a Japanese style, which can be translated as ‘cute’, ‘tiny’ and ‘lovable’. Its rising popularity in the global nail space is clear, with Kawaii nail art dominating our Instagram feeds of late. Check out our pick of astounding Kawaii nail designs below…
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Some nail techs have always worn it, with others only introducing it since the Covid-19 outbreak. But should you always wear PPE? The short answer is yes. PPE has always been a requirement of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) for nail techs. PPE can include items such as…
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Working on tiny canvasses requires attention to detail & plenty of great lighting. But which lamp suits your nail tekking needs? Brighten your setup with a focus on the offerings from Daylight Company, founded in 1987 to help improve your work performance and efficiency… THE SLIMLINE Available as a table…
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