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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic
Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…
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20 Scottish-themed nail designs to celebrate Burns Night
Burns Night takes place annually on 25 January and is a celebration of the life and work of Scottish poet & lyricist, Robert Burns, on what would have been his birthday. Scots often commemorate the occasion with a cèilidh (social event with dancing) and a supper, where they enjoy a…
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Glitterbels pros: reap education, rewards & discounts via The Nailist Programme
Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched The Nailist Programme as part of its mission to ‘help nail technicians elevate their craft, grow their businesses and push industry standards to new heights’. Designed by Glitterbels founders, Annabel and Elliott Maginnis, the programme serves to provide high-quality education, products and ongoing support…
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Manifest your 2025 goals with 20 New Year’s resolution nails: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 15 January 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: New Year’s resolutions. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
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NSI Nails Guyana to host masterclass on eco-friendly nail art practices
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 Georgetown Princess Hotel, the three-day masterclass will offer intensive, hands-on training focused on creating stunning…
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Revealed: Pedicures are more popular than manicures in the nail salon
Salon, spa, and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, has released its 2025 Vantage Report, revealing insights into beauty and wellness trends. Pedicures take the lead With 21 million nail salon appointments booked between January and September 2024, pedicures have overtaken manicures in popularity. They accounted for 59% of searches…
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Squid Game fans, you need to check out these 21 nail art designs
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
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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Finally in a home of its own, Natalie Martin’s beauty business is thriving. Originally established in Natalie’s kitchen, the new specially-created log cabin salon in her garden allows Natalie to offer the bespoke services to her close-knit group of clients. “I live in a small village,” Natalie explains. “The majority…
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Team OPI got Scratch‘s Helena and Sophie in the festive spirit as it held a fun-filled event – full of sparkles – to showcase its latest launches. Heading up to the capital, Team Scratch navigated its way to the swanky St Martin’s Lane Hotel and were greeted with festive themed cocktails…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, of Jodie Walley Nails, revealed that aquarelle-style designs has been requested over and over again by her clients. “I think this particular design has been so popular as I showcased a rose pattern on my own nails and,…
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We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Perfect for lash-loving clients or those seeking beauty gifts, bolster your retail range with the Lash Perfect Glam Eyes gift set. Featuring…
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In preparation for bundles of festive nail bookings, Sweet Squared has launched jumbo CND SHELLAC™ bottles – helping you get more manis from a 15ml size. Available while stocks last, the jumbo bottles are available in 15 of the brand’s best selling shades, including Black Pool, Oxblood, Be Demure and Wildfire. Get…
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Premier Hair and Makeup has added manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, to its roster of hair and beauty professionals. The London-based agency is representing the talent alongside its existing manicurists; Lindsay McIntosh, Jenni Draper, Anatole Rainey and Nichola Joss. Robbie worked for nail art brand Rock Beauty London, sister brand of Ciaté, and was spotted by Jenny…
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