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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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Home gel kit dangers & 6 ways to prevent allergies at the nail desk
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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Evo by Bio Sculpture has launched the Iron Ladies collection; four gel polish shades that unveil a two-tone effect when the Evo by Bio Sculpture magnet is used during application. The magnet lifts and suspend different pigments to allow the effect and is included in any four-piece Iron Ladies kit. Evo is a…
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Nail lacquer brand, Misa, has unveiled six new additions to its colour collection. Offering a high shine finish, the six 15 ml shades are seasonally named, including Bonfire Brunch and Sweater Weather. Boasting long-lasting coverage, the shades are ideal retail items as well as additions to your kit bag. Available…
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Emphasise clients’ lashes with Lash Perfect‘s Ultra Fine Black Eyeliner. Perfect for creating dramatic make-up looks on clients or retailing post-treatment, this liner features a very fine tip for precise application. What’s more, the eyeliner is suitable for eyes with lash extensions and those without. Available to purchase from Lash Perfect at www.lashperfect.co.uk
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Course details: During this one day course, learners will understand the science and application of MoroccanTan and build confidence with the application. Other aspects include euipment knowledge, service customisation, client preparation, application, aftercare and retail products. Kit will be provided and no model needed. Upon successful completion of this course, a Moroccan certificate will be issued.…
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UV Hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has revealed a line of subtle shades, perfect for the professional client. Entitled The Business Line, the collection sees a range of delicate, office-friendly colours. The palette includes sophisticated nudes, neutral tones and delicate pastels – all designed with business wear in mind. The line-up also sees stylish…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Sarah Painter, owner of Glamour Beauty Salon, has revealed that her clients have been asking for chic greys and baby boomer nails. “Everyday, clients as me for a nail look that ‘goes with everything’, and this is it! This twist…
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