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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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To celebrate National Spa Week and the launch of its latest collection, Simon Jersey is giving beauty teams the chance to win a new uniform worth £500. The winner of competition will be able to create a new look for their team, with £500 to spend on the linen blend…
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November 1 is World Vegan Day, so if you’re seeking a vegan product range to add to your portfolio, consider the latest launch from SpaRitual. The limited edition Earl Grey mani, pedi and body care range features a body masque, sugar scrub, oil salve and body soufflé – all 100%…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tactic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Meow! Beth Ward, from Lunula Nails and Beauty, created this black cat design with a feline feature nail. Beth used shades from Cuccio‘s Veneer range before adding…
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High Definition, the company behind HD Brows, has launched new initiatives designed to further support the salons and independent beauty professionals that invest in the brand. They include: An improved brow kit Replacing the previous kit included within the HD Brows training is the new Brow Start Up Kit. It includes almost double the…
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The Eyelash Emporium has unveiled its new treatment – Gravity Defying Lashes. The lash lift and extends the lashes, straightening them at the root for an instant fuller effect. The treatment also sees an added lash tint to help create the look of mascara. Low maintenance for clients, lashes look defined…
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Indulge and pamper with the latest addition to the CND™ Spa range – Sugar Vanilla™. The luxurious new collection features decadent notes of dark vanilla, white tea and wild orchid, with a formula that replenishes and refines with a botanical blend of olive oil and brown sugar. The new range includes…
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