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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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Hannah Missen leads nail team for charity fashion show

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2019

Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Hannah Missen, was on hand to lend her nail styling skills for a recent charity event, Leigh on Style – a fashion event at The Arlington Ballroom, in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Working with brands to support local businesses, the charity catwalk show raised over £2,000…

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Spritz up your kit with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2019

Keep your toolkit tip top with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray. Presented in a handy 200ml pump-spray bottle, the formula is effective against viruses and claims to kills 99.9% of bacteria. The antiseptic disinfectant spray can be spritzed onto non-metal nail files and buffers before being left to dry. It is also…

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Illuminate spray tan results with Sienna X Skin Finish

By Sophie Nutt | 12 July 2019

Sienna X has launched its Skin Finish Illuminating Mist, ideal for use after tanning to enhance results. Formulated with bronze, light reflecting pigments, the Skin Finish creates a luminous sheen for a luxe skin finish. The mist instantly brightens skin, making it ideal to enhance sunless tanning results as well…

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Enhance gel services with Bio Sculpture SPS

By Sophie Nutt | 12 July 2019

Bio Sculpture has announced the latest addition to its Ethos range: the Special Prep Solution (SPS). Designed to improve gel adhesion and longevity, maintain a healthy moisture balance and aid faster and gentler gel removal, the Special Prep Solution is ideal for clients seeking a longer lasting manicure. Simply paint…

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Nail mani & pedi treatments with Kaeso kits

By Kat Hill | 12 July 2019

Kaeso has unveiled a new look to its Manicure and Pedicure Kits. Ideal for retail too, the kits contain the full range for in-salon treatments in an easy to carry, biodegradable carton. The Manicure Kit includes: Red Berry Splash Hand Soak 195ml Pink Grapefruit Drizzle Hygiene Spray 195ml Mulberry &…

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BeautyPro sheet masks awarded PETA approval

By Helena Biggs | 11 July 2019

BeautyPro, the brand behind pro and retail-friendly sheet masks, has been awarded the certificate of approval by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The certification covers the company’s three ranges; BeautyPro, Barber Pro and Natura, the latter of which is also biodegradable and vegan friendly. Each range offers…

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