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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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5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 5 September 2025

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 to help salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares how to tackle your salon…

Wednesdaycore Halloween 2025 trend: 20 Wednesday Addams nail art looks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 September 2025

Netflix’s Wednesday has introduced a new audience to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday season two on everyone’s lips, ‘Wednesdaycore’…

The wellness course designed to help beauty professionals manage physical demands

By Jess Watts | 2 September 2025

Wellness course, The Balanced Beauty Pro, has launched to help beauty professionals care for their bodies. The online course helps pros address the physical toll of working in the beauty…

North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2: Top 25 contestants revealed

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2025

Hundreds of submissions were received from nail artists working in the USA, Canada and Mexico when entry opened for Season 2 of the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest. Created…

Ellisons partners with Katie Barnes Tool Range to distribute handy products for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2025

UK beauty wholesaler, Ellisons, has partnered with Katie Barnes Tool Range to make the brand’s E-file and bits, cuticle tools, nail files and accessories available for purchase via Ellisons online and click and collect. Founded…

The Bathgate beauty salon that started life as a bar

By Jess Watts | 31 August 2025

Katie McBride started her career in the beauty industry in 2011, studying Beauty Therapy at West Lothian College. She went on to complete courses with CND™ and Calgel, with additional…

Scratch Stars Hall Of Famer reveals what it’s like to judge for the prestigious awards

By Jess Watts | 30 August 2025

Kayley Cairns, five-time Scratch Stars Award-winner, nail artist & educator, reveals what it’s like to judge for the esteemed competition, and shares advice for entrants. Kayley Cairns is no stranger…

Formula 1-inspired nail art ideas for F1 racing fans

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 August 2025

Whether you’re team Ferrari or Mercedes, fuel your passion for Formula 1 with themed nail art looks. Race to nail perfection by taking inspiration from these designs shared online by…

Why Gen Z is ditching the 9-5 to start beauty businesses

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Research from Small Business Saturday UK and Amex has found that 71% of Gen Z are interested in starting their own businesses, with beauty being among the most appealing sectors.…

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Scratch Stars Awards: Entry open

The Scratch Stars Awards is a prestigious annual event that celebrates excellence, innovation and creativity within the UK&I nail sector. Launched in 2012,…