Renowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform
Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile’, has launched The Nail Nexus: an online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who are keen to become nail professionals. The UK-based nail technician, artist & educator boasts over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and has worked in salons and from a…
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Meet the microchip mani: beauty tech that turns nails into business cards
You may have seen articles about microchip or NFC nails and wondered what in the Black Mirror is going on. Let’s go back to basics – what is NFC? This is an acronym for near-field communication: a technology that allows the exchange of small amounts of data between two electronic…
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Revealed: the 5 nations that dazzled at a nail art championship in Paris
The 2024 Nations Championship, organised by Cécilia Gimenez of NailArt France Events, brought nail professionals from across the globe together in a dazzling showcase of creativity, skill and nail artistry. The event was held in two parts: live technical tests took place at Disneyland Paris in September 2024, and online…
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Margaret Dabbs London opens luxury wellness clinic in Belgravia
British beauty brand, Margaret Dabbs® London, is opening a clinic in Belgravia, London, following its King’s Road, Chelsea, opening in June 2024. Well-known for its high-quality, luxury treatments and products within the wellness industry, the brand has decided on Belgravia as its next location, marking its eighth in London and…
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Willow Academy launches The E-file Society to connect nail techs & boost knowledge
Are you an E-file tech that wants to surround yourself with like-minded E-file users, while boosting your product understanding? Willow Academy Ltd has launched The E-file Society: a judgment-free community space to help pros do just that. “The Society allows Willow to share knowledge with our customers, and provides members…
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CTPA unveils Agenda for Government to aid sustainable beauty industry growth
The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) formally launched its ‘Agenda for Government’ at a reception in the Houses of Parliament on 3 December. The UK trade association, which represents companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products, outlined a series of proposals to help the industry…
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16 nail shades in Mocha Mousse: PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2025
Mocha Mousse, a ‘mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth’, is PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2025. The global colour authority selects a shade each year to aid colour critical decisions for brands and manufacturers. “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level…
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Revealed: the social media nail stars in NHBF’s Top 100 Influencers Index 2024
The National Hair & Beauty Federation’s (NHBF’s) Top 100 Influencer Index has been revealed for 2024. The Index – now in its fourth year – ‘offers an opportunity to recognise those in the industry who use social media to influence, educate and innovate our sector,’ according to the organisation. In…
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Portuguese nail brand makes a splash in 423 Salon Services stores across Europe
Portuguese nail, hair and make-up brand, Andreia Professional, has partnered with Sally Beauty and Salon Services to make its nail products available from 423 stores in the UK, Ireland and central Europe. Renowned for offering quality products and colourful collections for over 35 years, Andreia Professional‘s goal is to provide…
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VTCT rebrand brings fresh energy to nail & beauty therapy qualifications
Vocational education company, VTCT, has launched its company rebrand – now known as VTCT Skills. For over 60 years, VTCT has worked to transform lives through skills, by offering a wide range of qualifications within the personal services to people sectors, including: Hairdressing & Barbering, Nail & Beauty Therapies, and…
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Luxe Gel UK nail brand celebrates opening of West Sussex showroom & store
European nail brand, Luxe Gel Professional, has opened its first store and showroom in the UK. Founded in Latvia in 2016 by Oksana Boitmane, the brand offers an extensive range of nail products, including gel polish, builder gel, essentials, an E-file and nail art tools. The brand director & nail…
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Introducing BNTUK: a directory connecting Black nail techs, salons & suppliers in the UK
Two savvy business owners have pooled their knowledge to launch Black Nail Techs UK (BNTUK): an online directory that connects Black nail technicians, salons and suppliers. The platform seeks to elevate Black excellence in the nail industry, providing clients with ‘a reliable resource to celebrate and support black beauty professionals…
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Award-winning nail tech partners with Croydon youth charity to empower future pros
Scratch interviews esteemed nail pro, Metta Francis of Nails by Mets, about her work with South London charity, Legacy Youth Zone… How did your collaboration with Legacy Youth Zone come about? “I first visited Legacy Youth Zone with my son, to attend a session which catered to early years. Having…
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Haverhill nail tech launches Nail Surgery: a membership community for fellow pros
A nail technician, salon owner & trainer from Suffolk has launched Nail Surgery: The Naildresser® Community, an inclusive space to uplift and educate nail and beauty professionals. Theresa Foddering, who was fondly named ‘The Naildresser’ by a client’s son over 10 years ago, has built a reputation in the nail…
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Autumn Budget 2024 reactions: Here’s what beauty industry bodies have to say
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled the Labour Party’s first Budget Statement in 14 years on 30 October 2024, with a focus on economic stability and development. The Autumn Budget saw taxes rise by £40 billion, with measures announced that affect employees and self-employed workers. The British beauty industry…
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