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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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A biodegradable packaging has been developed so cosmetics companies can meet the demand for an environmentally friendly alternative. Toxicologists from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh worked with partners across Europe on the BioBeauty project to create the biopackaging, which is made from polylactic acid. This is obtained from corn starch or…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Hazel McLachlan Nail Artist, reveals Valentine’s Day nails with a hint of glitter have been popular with her clients recently. “As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, clients are loving a hint of Valentine’s within their nail…
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Are you about to take the leap into the nail industry, or are you signing up to learn a new service? Hannah Garbett, educator at Staffordshire Nail Academy and distributor of Astonishing Nails products, warns of the key mistake students make on their journey… Signing up for your first nail…
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Mii Cosmetics has launched the Signature Brow Styler, designed to enhance brows for a naturally beautiful finish. Boasting a precision brush tip to create a ‘microblade effect’, the Mii Signature Brow Styler offers instant definition by filling in brow sparseness with a quick-drying, smudge-proof pigment for natural depth and buildable…
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Protect and help repair split, damaged nails with the dailyElixir nail treatment from Morgan Taylor. The brush-on product features hydrolyzed keratin peptides to penetrate the nail plate and bond with natural nail protein, restoring nail structure and strength. “Brittle nails are a major problem amongst nail consumers, especially those that…
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Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking, floral inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Mila Davidkova of Mila Davidkova Nails was a singer and nail tech in her native Bulgaria before moving to London to continue her career. She then switched to nails full time after undertaking…
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