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Meet the nail techs running separate businesses in one salon in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

By Lilly Delmage | 4 September 2024

Amy McCall opens the doors to her, and co-owner, Gemma Bryson’s, beauty space, sharing the story about how the ‘small but effective team of two’ have created their beauty oasis.…

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Here are the nail colour collections you need to note for autumn/winter 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 4 September 2024

As we wave goodbye to the bright hues of summer, it’s time to plan for a new season of nail potential. The autumn/winter trends will be dominated by the tortoiseshell…

Beauty breakthroughs: The 5 biggest skincare trends in 2024

By Guest Writer | 3 September 2024

Zemits, a provider of skincare systems, is committed to helping beauty professionals achieve excellence. Here, the team shares five trending and attractive treatments to elevate your practice to a new…

10 on-trend nail art ideas for autumn 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 2 September 2024

Here’s a roundup of the hottest nail art trends to inspire your next seasonal manicure as we enter the autumn months. While the bold, vibrant hues and floral, fun prints…

How to keep your nail business thriving during financially tough times

By Guest Writer | 1 September 2024

How can you keep your nail business booming, despite bruised client budgets? Elaine Watson, global education director at nail brand, Light Elegance, shares her ideas… Inflation has got everyone rethinking…

Seeking nail art inspiration? Choose from these long, 3D manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 31 August 2024

Three-dimensional manicures have been popping up all over our social feeds, so why not combine with a long nail length for added wow factor? For those of you who have…

Meet the artist who uses nail polish to create masterpieces

By Alex Fox | 31 August 2024

Based in Dallas, US, Caroline Zurmely’s artistic practice is a testament to innovation and experimentation. Driven by material, texture and process over conventional themes or subjects, Zurmely creates relief paintings…

Want to forge beauty industry connections? This virtual event can help!

By Lilly Delmage | 30 August 2024

Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is…

Strong natural nails: an expert debunks myths & shares top tips

By Dani Bailey | 30 August 2024

Dani Bailey, nail educator & recipient of The Shooting Star Award at the Scratch Stars Awards 2024, explores the processes behind strong natural nails… ‘How do you grow strong nails?’ That’s a…

Nail techs travel around the world creating country-inspired manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 29 August 2024

Check out entries to the 28 August 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Around the world. Each nail…

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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,…