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Matching manicures: 15 stylish nail art ideas for friends, family & couples

By Lilly Delmage | 24 March 2025

Because who doesn’t want a matching manicure with their nearest and dearest? The 2025 Pinterest Predicts report states that consumers are focusing on their personal connections to inspire beauty choices.…

Beauty salon no-shows: the UK locations with the highest rates

By Lilly Delmage | 24 March 2025

Hair and beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has revealed the UK locations with the highest rates of beauty no-show appointments. The data reveals that salons across the UK lose up to £200,000…

Greater Manchester nail tech: Why I closed a bustling salon to open a home-based business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 March 2025

Nina of Wigan home salon, Nina Nicholson Beauty & Lecenté lead educator, shares why a huge career switch was the best decision she ever made… Nina Nicholson opened her first…

L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and…

Change & Transformation: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 5 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2025

The penultimate North America’s Star Nail Artist challenge called for fantasy nail styles, inspired by change and transformation. Sponsor brand, LECHAT, tested the structural capabilities and artistry of the 18…

Glitterbels to mark HQ launch with nail education event hosted by Annabel Maginnis

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 March 2025

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event running from 9-11 June 2025. Taking place on the opening week of the brand’s new HQ, pros that…

16 Aries nail art designs that are fiery & stylish

By Lilly Delmage | 21 March 2025

Zodiac nails are trending, and it’s time to celebrate Aries babies with fiery and bold designs. The Aries star sign typically governs from March 21 to April 19. So, if…

Lancashire manicurist: How I built a business & community by mentoring nail techs

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 20 March 2025

Hannah Beth Clayton, natural nail specialist, CND™ UK ambassador, educator & mentor, kickstarts her monthly online column by sharing her mentoring journey… Years ago, if you’d told me that I’d…

Are you a neurodiverse nail tech? This Facebook group offers support to neurodivergent pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 March 2025

“Neurodiversity refers to the different ways an individual’s brain processes information. It became clear that I am neurodiverse when I was in my late 30s,” says Cheryl Holland, founder of…

Struggling to attract clients? An expert will audit your beauty business to drive growth

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 March 2025

Are you struggling to gain new clientele or attract your ideal clients? The Salon Inspector™ from nail industry veteran, Sue Davies, is here to help… The programme serves to enhance…

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