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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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The Gel Bottle Inc unveils autumn nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 9 September 2019

Twelve shades have been added to The Gel Bottle Inc‘s gel polish range, inspired by trends and the autumn season. Mix up seasonal manicures with the glossy Aubergine and Bolt shades, and embrace the colours of the season with the likes of Fall and Butternut. The GelBottle Inc gel polishes…

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Cuccio welcomes new nail educators to team

By Helena Biggs | 9 September 2019

A team of techs has achieved Cuccio approved educator status follow five-days’ training at Cuccio Europe HQ in Nottingham. The training included product knowledge, course content and team building exercises to prepare them to teach others about Cuccio products. Liz Richards, European head of education, delivered part of the training…

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AW19: Burning Copper

By Kat Hill | 9 September 2019

Burn bright this season with russet tones and gleaming coppers nail hues. Be inspired by the natural elements and seek out earthy oranges, browns and yellows to complement any tone…

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MANI MONDAY: Dreamy celestial

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love these dreamy celestial nails created by Sophie of Rainbow Nails, Plymouth, using Magpie Beauty products. The nail look was inspired by Australian-based celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose, who originally posted the celestial manicure on…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 1 – 8 September

By Kat Hill | 8 September 2019
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 8 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears nude almond nails finished with gold celestial detailing. “I love all celestial things so the idea of suns, moons and stars on my nails are a dream. I saw some inspo from another tech on Instagram (@gaudyoctopus)…

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