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NSI Nails Guyana to host masterclass on eco-friendly nail art practices

By Lilly Delmage | 15 January 2025

Nail brand, NSI Nails Guyana, has launched Sparkle Sustainably, a masterclass for nail techs in the Caribbean to help them integrate eco-friendly nail art practices. Scheduled to take place 20-22 March 2025 at the Ramada Princess Georgetown, the three-day masterclass will offer intensive, hands-on training focused on creating stunning nails…

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Revealed: Pedicures are more popular than manicures in the nail salon

By Lilly Delmage | 14 January 2025

Salon, spa, and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, released its 2025 Vantage Report, revealing insights into the most popular beauty and wellness services of 2024. Pedicures take the lead With 21 million nail salon appointments booked between January and September 2024, pedicures have overtaken manicures in popularity, accounting for…

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Squid Game fans, you need to check out these 21 nail art designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 January 2025

Following the hype of its first season, Netflix’s South Korean dystopian show, Squid Game, is back with a second series – and it’s inspiring nail art. Check out our roundup of incredible Squid Game nail styles below…

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Greek goddess nails & 9 other nail trends set to dominate 2025

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 January 2025

Beauty brand, Beauty Pie, has analysed TikTok, Instagram, Google search and YouGov data to uncover beauty trends to expect in 2025. It predicts the top 10 nail trends of the year to be: Duck shape nails (+463% rise in interest) Hibiscus nails (+303%) – Click for a hibiscus step-by-step by…

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Home gel kit dangers & 6 ways to prevent allergies at the nail desk

By Katie Barnes | 11 January 2025

Many people turned to DIY nail kits during the coronavirus lockdown. They may have been visiting a nail pro for months, years or even decades – before suddenly, the luxury of a nail appointment was gone, and some saw a solution in home application of gel polish. DIY home kits…

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Self-employment help for nail techs: registration & tax essentials

By Lilly Delmage | 11 January 2025

Are you keen to take the leap into self-employment? Here’s a guide to the registration and tax essentials you need to know… For nail technicians working in salons who seek greater control over their careers, self-employment often feels like a natural next step. It offers professional and creative freedom, aiding…

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AI is changing the beauty salon game: here’s how it can help you stay ahead

By Guest Writer | 10 January 2025

Richard McCabe, aka the Lifestyle Salon Coach, shares how artificial intelligence can benefit your beauty business… Love it or hate it, AI is changing how businesses work – and that includes salons. Just like past tech revolutions, if you jump on board early, you’re more likely to come out on…

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Revealed: the 10 UK cities offering the best ‘value for money’ manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 9 January 2025

Research by Capital on Tap has revealed the UK’s hotspots for ‘high-quality yet low cost’ nail services. Credit card and spend management platform for small businesses, Capital on Tap, has compiled The UK Beauty Report, analysing the cities that offer the best value for money in terms of self-care services.…

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Nail Tech Talk: Leanne Briggs of Empowering Beauty 

By Callie Iley | 20 March 2024

Rebranding her business to Empowering Beauty, Leanne Briggs reveals the meaning behind her name choice and shares the story behind her luxury mobile nail and beauty business… Growing up, Leanne’s mother was a hairdresser, giving her exposure to the beauty industry from a young age. Attending college at the age of…

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The GelBottle Inc serves up 14 delectable nail colour & chrome delights for spring

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 March 2024

Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc – also known as TGB, has delivered 10 gel polish shades and four Studio Effects chrome pigments for spring 2024. The Daisy’s Diner collection, named after the brand’s founder, Daisy Kalnina, is influenced by delicious treats, and hues ranges from pretty pastels to fun…

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Dive into a sea of colour with Glitterbels’ Land To Ocean Unbelievabel Gel collection

By Callie Iley | 19 March 2024

Glitterbels has unveiled its Land To Ocean colour collection, comprising six eye-catching and versatile green and blue Unbelievabel Gel hues. Unbelievabel Gel is a file-off, highly pigmented and no-wipe gel range by Glitterbels, suited for use as gel paints to create detailed nail designs and for full colour looks over…

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25 butterfly nail art designs to inspire spring styling

By Callie Iley | 19 March 2024

Let your creativity take flight with our roundup of 25 butterfly-inspired nail styles! Check them out below…

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Nicki Minaj enters the press-on nail market with Pink Friday Nails

By Helena Biggs | 19 March 2024

Rap star, Nicki Minaj, has launched Pink Friday Nails: a press-on nail brand that aims to serve women and men with social media-worthy designs that reflect her style. The Trinidadian-born artist is renowned for her flamboyant outfits and extravagant nails, and has often been papped with long, bejewelled talons. She…

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Halo serves up 12 sweet Patisserie-style builder gel shades in Hema-free formula

By Helena Biggs | 18 March 2024

Nail brand, Halo, has expanded its EasiBuild range with 12 Hema-free shades. Inspired by delectable treats from the patisserie, the collection features shades to suit all skin tones; from creamy pinks and nudes to chocolatey, coffee-style hues. Ideal for creating salon-style sculpts, the EasiBuild formula can be used with forms…

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