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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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By Kat Hill | 24 June 2019
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MANI MONDAY: Marble madness

By Sophie Nutt | 24 June 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here to brighten up your social feed is this playful nail design created by talented tech, Isabel May. Seeing an array of bold, beautiful and vibrate hues with hints of sparkle, these nails are sure to catch…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 16 – 21 June

By Kat Hill | 23 June 2019
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 23 June 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a nail design inspired by the little green men from Toy Story! “My nails are my natural nails that I have been working on growing using Give Me Strength by Magpie Beauty, which I…

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NAF! Stuff reveals new Sleepy collection of cuticle oil pens

By Sophie Nutt | 22 June 2019

NAF! Stuff, the sister brand to NAF! Salon in Glasgow, has revealed its new Sleepy collection of scented cuticle oil pens. Featuring two new scents, Lavender and Mint & Eucalyptus, the Sleepy range has been developed to act as an ideal addition to your client’s bedside table as well as…

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Jessica Nails reveals six sweet & summery nail shades in new collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 June 2019

Jessica’s summer nail colour collection is inspired by the flirtatious spirit of California, with its sunshine vibe and beach waves. The California Girl collection features six hues, available in Custom Colour and GELeration, depending on desired wear time. The Custom Colour bottles are also available in a pack of three…

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