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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 launches new Peacći brand

By Sophie Nutt | 11 July 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc has officially launched its new sister brand, Peacći – a clothing and cosmetics brand for pros and consumers alike. Peacći features a nail lacquer line with trend-led shades, as well as nail-themed apparel; from t-shirts emblazoned with ‘Nail it’ to cosy, pastel-coloured hoodies. The Gel Bottle…

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Salon in the Spotlight: PAINT by Jaz, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex

By Kat Hill | 10 July 2019

After spending the last ten years building up here clientele and reputation in the local area, last year Jaz Moger decided  it was around this time fly solo and open my her beauty studio – PAINT by Jaz. “I wanted something different to renting a space in a hairdressers which…

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Hive Wax joins forces with Gemma Lambert’s The Beauty Team

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2019

Hive has announced a partnership with The Beauty Team to provide its Introduction to Waxing courses. Designed as an entry point for anybody looking to move into the world of waxing, the course offers a combination of both theory and practical learning covering areas such as: Bikini, leg and arm…

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Why c-curve’s are imperative to a great final nail shape

By Katie Barnes | 9 July 2019

While the c-curve on a nail enhancement has the important role of creating an attractive enhancement and providing strength, it is also responsible for a considerable part of the desired finished free edge shape. The nail’s c-curve isn’t just found at the natural free edge point; it starts where the…

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Unleash your creativity with Light Elegance Celina Ryden Signature Art Brush Set

By Kat Hill | 9 July 2019

Have everything to hand to create bespoke designs with the Light Elegance Celina Ryden Signature Art Brush Set. Created in collaboration with nail artist, Celina Ryden, the set sees an array of different brushes, each perfect for specific gel design work. Available via Sweet Squared, the set is contained in…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Forsyth, The Hidden Gem

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Forsyth, of The Hidden Gem, reveals bright and quirky nail designs have been popular with her clients – especially for festival season. “This design was created using a mix of products from CJP, Gliterbells, Premier Gel and Glitterarty.…

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