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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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Marian Newman & Gigi Rouse to bust nail myths at one-off event

By Helena Biggs | 8 July 2019

Nail industry legends, Marian Newman and Gigi Rouse, will be joining forces for a special event at Sweet Squared HQ on Monday 9 December. The day-long ‘Two Old Queens’ event will see them cover current industry challenges, nail science and general nail know-how to help techs work smarter, not harder.…

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MANI MONDAY: Tropical smoke

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Smokey nails is a trend that is circulating social media at the moment, with many crediting Amy Rickaby, of @beautyworksbyamy, for the technique. One design that caught our eye is from celebrity and session manicurist, Michelle Class,…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 30 June – 7 July

By Kat Hill | 7 July 2019
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 7 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, created a pastel rainbow on her nails! “The ombré was created by painting half of the nail one colour, the other half a different colour and using a slightly dampened (with isopropyl alcohol) brush, dragging…

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Be confident when barefoot with Zoya’s 12 summer nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 7 July 2019

Zoya has released 12 stunning nail shades for the summer season; sure to make a statement in a stand. Available as two six-piece ranges, the first features a pretty pink and coral hue, then ventures into spicy reds and punchy oranges. The second range serves up a fuchsia pink, sunny…

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NSI launches nail polish range

By Sophie Nutt | 6 July 2019

NSI has revealed the addition of nail lacquer to its range of pro products. The new line of over 50 nail polish shades will complement its existing range of products and is formulated to a professional standard. The range sees a spectrum of shades alongside base coats and treatments such…

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