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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2023

By Callie Iley | 27 April 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Mugridge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘April Showers’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley,…

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Treatwell announces first UK nail brand partnership with Glossify

By Callie Iley | 23 April 2023

Glossify has teamed up with Treatwell for the salon management software’s first UK nail brand pairing, offering unique educational and expertise-based content to techs and salons. Fast-growing professional-only nail brand created by nail techs for nail techs, Glossify, has announced its exclusive partnership with Treatwell, looking to host collaborative industry…

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Celebrity nail pro, Tom Bachik becomes brand ambassador for Modelones

By Chloe Randall | 21 April 2023

Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, has been named as the official Brand Ambassador for professional nail brand, Modelones. Tom Bachik has an impressive clientele as a nail pro, including A-list celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian and he will now play an integral role with Modelones in expanding…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Licious By Stacey, Worksop

By Callie Iley | 20 April 2023

With the support of her family, Stacey Brown of Nail Licious By Stacey opened up her self-described ‘perfect pink paradise’ salon to offer her nail and beauty services to clients. Having always loved getting her nails done and always having an interest in beauty, Stacey decided it was time to…

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Discover Keysie: The tool that saves nails from snapping when opening cans

By Chloe Randall | 17 April 2023

When a client leaves the salon with a fresh mani, you may be crossing your fingers in hope that they remember that their nails are jewels, not tools. Everyday tasks such as opening boxes and cans, scraping off blu-tac or taking keys off keyrings can wreak havoc on natural nails…

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Nail Tech Talk: Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy

By Callie Iley | 15 April 2023

Nail artist, Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy, shares her love for natural and minimalistic nail looks, and reveals her plans for the future of her business… “I love all types of different of nail designs, but I definitely have a favourite,” Amy laughs. “My favourite style would have to…

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

By Katie Barnes | 15 April 2023

Many people turned to DIY nail kits during the coronavirus lockdown. They may have been visiting a nail pro for months, years or maybe 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…

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Jamba collaborates with Color Dept on smoothie-themed nail polish collection

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2023

Vegan nail polish brand, Color Department., has teamed up with smoothie and juice bar, Jamba, to create the Jamba x Color Dept. nail polish collection, taking inspiration from four iconic Jamba smoothies for the ultimate summer vibes. Believing that nail care should be clean, fun and inspiring, Color Dept. looks…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Norfolk

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2023

Sister duo, Martina and Yvette Parent, opened the doors to The Beauty Hut in July 2021 in memory of their mother, Linda Parent, who they lost to Covid in June 2020. “This business means everything to us and we’re trying our hardest to make it successful for our mum,” they…

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Nail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas 

By Callie Iley | 8 April 2023

Lover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her experiences in the industry. Regularly painting her own nails with polish or getting her nails done professionally, Yas decided to…

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