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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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AW19: Clean Slate

By Kat Hill | 23 September 2019

Fashion-forward, sharp tailoring will meet a ladylike touch this season thanks to pearly nail tones. Match a muted palette of grey and nudes with modern metallics by using shimmering white and silver nail tones and adding pearl embellishments.

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Nail Style of the the Week: 15 – 22 September

By Kat Hill | 22 September 2019
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 22 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a mauve foil and glitter design to embrace autumn. “This latest set was inspired by the amazing tech, Laura Easy. I admire every set of nails she creates. With the summer holidays over I…

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Neon nails pop courtesy of Bio Sculpture at Paul Costelloe LFW

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2019

Paul Costelloe’s vibrant SS20 London Fashion Week (LFW) collection was complemented by bright Bio Sculpture Gemini nail polish hues. The nail team was made up of @cocoldnnx, @root_to_beauty, @katebacon, @sasha_goddard_ and @furiousfiler, who chose neon bright shades No. 104, No. 105, No. 248 and No. 194 from the Gemini nail…

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Learning more about Nouveau Skin Therapy

By Kat Hill | 21 September 2019

I hotfooted to the prestigious Harley Street, London, on the invitation of Nouveau Skin Therapy, where I was met by Trish Carey, brand manager for A-Lift and Dermatude. As someone who had never had a facial treatment ever before, I was intrigued to find out more. The appointment saw a combination…

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Moulin Rouge inspires nails by CND™ for The Blonds at NYFW

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2019

The Blonds SS20 show at New York Fashion Week brought Baz Lurhmann’s Moulin Rouge to life, with the nail looks created by CNDTM also taking inspiration from the musical. This season’s The Blonds nail inspiration paid homage to the most iconic Moulin Rouge scenes and characters. Working closely with David…

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