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Nail ridges: an expert shares causes & how to treat

By Guest Writer | 12 September 2025

Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 & CND™ education ambassador, Helen Burton-Ward, explores ridges on natural nails… There are many types of nail ridges, which can occur naturally…

Manchester nail tech launches self-employment guide for UK beauty pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 September 2025

Nail pro, educator & beauty business mentor, Tina Jane, has published e-book, Ready To Go Solo: A practical guide to starting and succeeding as a self-employed beauty professional – UK…

National Television Awards 2025: the celebrity manis created using nail partner, The GelBottle Inc

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 September 2025

Lead image shows presenters & podcasters, Ally Mackintosh and G. Forsyth-Read. Photo credit: Nick Andrews Brighton-based professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), was the official nail partner of the…

NHBF campaign urges government to recognise vital contribution of hair & beauty sectors

By Jess Watts | 11 September 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a campaign asking the UK Government to formally recognise the crucial contributions of the hair and beauty sector to the nation’s…

32 mouth-watering chocolate nail designs

By Jess Watts | 11 September 2025

Though 13 September is marked as International Chocolate Day, we believe that every day should celebrate the delicious, rich treat. Check out entries to the 10 September 2025 nail art…

The Wales nail salon displaying determination, decadence & dazzling cat eye designs

By Jess Watts | 9 September 2025

Rachel Lewis has been bringing her creativity to the nail industry since 2007, when she trained with CND™. After working from her home salon for years, she ended up taking…

How heatwaves are impacting nail techs & tips to adapt services

By Katie Barnes | 9 September 2025

As global temperatures rise, we’re not just feeling the heat at home – it’s making a serious impact in the nail space. From runny products to skin reactions, recent UK…

Townhouse nail salon & Pepsi MAX to launch cherry-themed manicure experience

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 September 2025

Award-winning, luxury nail salon group, Townhouse, is partnering with global drinks brand, Pepsi MAX, to launch ‘The Cherry Glow Bar’. The Scratch Stars award-winning salon brand’s flagship space in Covent…

Micro nail art is trending: here are 20 inspo pics for the perfect mini mani

By Jess Watts | 6 September 2025

Are you trying to find a way to jazz up ‘clean girl’ nails without compromising the simple aesthetic? Enter micro nail art: because sometimes, less is more. Here are 20…

Sweater season shades: the autumn/winter nail collections you need for 2025

By Jess Watts | 5 September 2025

As the colder months and darker days approach, so do product launches containing our favourite harvest hues and winter washes. Here are some AW25 collections to elevate your nails with…

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