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Nail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2025

Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most prestigious awards event! It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, passion and dedication to client care: the nail sector’s equivalent to the Oscars has returned for a 13th year – and…

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Cardiff nail tech: Offering vegan nail services has attracted 75% of my clients

By Lilly Delmage | 31 January 2025

Coral Kendall (she/they) of vegan nail studio, Oh Lush Nails, shares why she believes it is important to offer vegan services, the products she uses and what techs can do to become more vegan-friendly… “As a vegan of seven years, I was always going to run a vegan studio,” reveals…

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20 nail products you’ll love for Valentine’s Day 2025

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 January 2025

‘Tis the season of love, so we’ve rounded up 20 love-ly nail products – from gel polishes to nail lacquers and glitter – that will set hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day…

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Handy Hand Creams

By Kat Hill | 7 October 2019

Stock up on handy hydrators to keep hands happy…

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MANI MONDAY: Autumn flowers

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Florals aren’t just for spring, as shown by Bel Fountain-Townsend (AKA @sohotrightnail) in this chic and pretty nail look featuring encapsulated real flowers. Contrasting sharp almond nail tips with soft and delicate flowers provides the perfect juxtaposition…

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Unilever pledges to cut plastic use in personal care products

By Helena Biggs | 7 October 2019

Unilever, producer of beauty and personal care products, food and beverages and cleaning agents, has pledged to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its packaging by 50% by 2025. Europe’s seventh most valuable company – behind brands including Toni&Guy, Sure, Simple & Tresemmé – sees around 2.5 billion people…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 29 September – 3 October

By Kat Hill | 6 October 2019
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 6 October 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a timeless French design with an autumnal twist. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems from the Nail Tech Network and encapsulated loose glitters. “First I used Trilogy Cover Pink to create…

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When to offer a treatment upsell

By Kat Hill | 5 October 2019

Simply put, upselling is great for beauty businesses – it increases profit and shows your clients that you have a wealth of experience in the hair and beauty arena. Not only do add-on retail products have the ability to increase your bottom line dramatically, but enticing clients to try something…

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