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Allure's 2026 beauty gift guide highlights editor-approved nail sets under $25, including Eadem's five-shade collection...

Affordable Nail Gift Sets Under $25 Deliver Professional Results

Allure's 2026 beauty gift guide highlights editor-approved nail sets under $25, including Eadem's five-shade collection and Manucurist's plant-based...

2026-11-14
An educator details how left-handed nail technicians can adapt e-file techniques and tools, while a look ahead to Winter...

Anna Fechina on Adapting Tools for Left-Handed Techs

An educator details how left-handed nail technicians can adapt e-file techniques and tools, while a look ahead to Winter 2026 highlights textural...

2026-11-13
November's transitional nail trends are defined by a complementary brown and blue color pairing, the return of 90s black...

November Nail Trends Blend Earthy Tones and Vintage Prints

November's transitional nail trends are defined by a complementary brown and blue color pairing, the return of 90s black cherry shades, and heritage...

2026-11-02
The Autumn Budget raises wage and business rate thresholds, adding cost pressures for nail and beauty salons while...

Autumn Budget 2026 tax changes challenge nail businesses

The Autumn Budget raises wage and business rate thresholds, adding cost pressures for nail and beauty salons while failing to cut VAT on services.

2026-10-31
Cornwall-based home salon owner Mollie Guifoyle launched collectible nail art tutorial cards after her nine-year-old son...

Cornwall Salon Owner's Collectible Nail Art Cards Inspire Creativity

Cornwall-based home salon owner Mollie Guifoyle launched collectible nail art tutorial cards after her nine-year-old son inspired the idea from...

2026-10-28
Nail artist Natalie Minerva creates autumn manicures with OPI's new fall collection, while industry expert Nilofer...

Nail Artist Natalie Minerva Launches OPI Fall Looks

Nail artist Natalie Minerva creates autumn manicures with OPI's new fall collection, while industry expert Nilofer Aydinli outlines the business...

2026-10-25
Beauty: Celebrity nail artists are defining autumn 2026 with brown cat eye, chrome, and jelly designs

Autumn 2026 Nail Trends Feature Brown Cat Eye and Chrome

Celebrity nail artists are defining autumn 2026 with brown cat eye, chrome, and jelly designs. Vanessa Hudgens, Hailey Bieber, and Lily-Rose Depp...

2026-10-19
A nail business mentor discusses the isolation felt by solo nail technicians and the critical importance of finding a...

Mentor Hannah Clayton on Community for Nail Techs

A nail business mentor discusses the isolation felt by solo nail technicians and the critical importance of finding a supportive community.

2026-10-16
A new report highlights the significant role of nail services in the UK beauty industry, while a separate hair styling...

Nails Rank as Second Most Popular Beauty Service in UK

A new report highlights the significant role of nail services in the UK beauty industry, while a separate hair styling guide details a specific cut...

2026-10-13
Pinterest launched Beauty Guides, an AI-powered feature that turns hair and nail Pins into personalized, actionable...

Pinterest launches Beauty Guides for nail inspiration

Pinterest launched Beauty Guides, an AI-powered feature that turns hair and nail Pins into personalized, actionable guides for salon and at-home...

2026-10-08
Beauty: The sheer, translucent jelly nail trend, originating in Korea, is seeing massive online interest

Jelly Nail Trend Drives 24,650% Search Surge

The sheer, translucent jelly nail trend, originating in Korea, is seeing massive online interest. A product gallery highlights 13 polishes and gels...

2026-09-24
Beauty: Nail artists forecast autumn 2026 trends that blend opposing aesthetics, from dark auras to jelly French manicures

Fall 2026 Nail Trends Embrace Contradictory Styles

Nail artists forecast autumn 2026 trends that blend opposing aesthetics, from dark auras to jelly French manicures.

2026-09-24
London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 shows featured ten distinct nail styles, from droplet designs to velvet hues...

London Fashion Week SS27 Shows Nail Art Trends

London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 shows featured ten distinct nail styles, from droplet designs to velvet hues, created by leading manicurists.

2026-09-23
The Premiere San Antonio beauty show, presented by SalonCentric, reported a 30% attendance increase with over 12,000 visits

Premiere San Antonio Nail Show Hits Record Attendance

The Premiere San Antonio beauty show, presented by SalonCentric, reported a 30% attendance increase with over 12,000 visits.

2026-09-19
Beauty: New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2027 shows featured five key nail trends, from vertical stripes to cherry red

NYFW SS27 Nail Trends Forecast Industry Obsessions

New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2027 shows featured five key nail trends, from vertical stripes to cherry red.

2026-09-18
Beauty: Nail technicians risk permanent contact dermatitis from skin exposure to uncured acrylates in gel and e-file dust

Nail Techs Face Lifelong Allergies from Uncured Acrylates

Nail technicians risk permanent contact dermatitis from skin exposure to uncured acrylates in gel and e-file dust.

2026-09-17
Beauty: Lead manicurist Gina Edwards created custom, moody nail art for Christian Cowan's Spring/Summer 2027 show

Christian Cowan NYFW Nails Blend Vintage and Modern

Lead manicurist Gina Edwards created custom, moody nail art for Christian Cowan's Spring/Summer 2027 show.

2026-09-17
Nail artist Hannah Gilliatt runs a private studio in Waddington, Lincolnshire, dedicated exclusively to bold, colorful...

Hannah Gilliatt's Lincolnshire Studio Champions Funky Nail Art

Nail artist Hannah Gilliatt runs a private studio in Waddington, Lincolnshire, dedicated exclusively to bold, colorful nail art.

2026-09-12
Nail tool brand MelodySusie celebrates its 17th anniversary by launching three new products and outlining its...

MelodySusie Marks 17 Years with New Tools and Community

Nail tool brand MelodySusie celebrates its 17th anniversary by launching three new products and outlining its community-focused values for the coming...

2026-09-09
The Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, a nails-only trade show, welcomed 700 beauty professionals for education, shopping...

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Celebrates 19 Years in Gatlinburg

The Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, a nails-only trade show, welcomed 700 beauty professionals for education, shopping, networking, and a surprise...

2026-08-18
OPI is celebrating 45 years of color by reopening the Vault and bringing back some of its most-loved nail shades as...

OPI Brings Back Fan Favorites with New Collection

OPI is celebrating 45 years of color by reopening the Vault and bringing back some of its most-loved nail shades as permanent additions to the...

2026-08-16
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the opening of entries for PBA NAHA 2027, a prestigious creative...

PBA NAHA 2027 Entries Now Open, Welcoming Back Nail Professional of the Year

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the opening of entries for PBA NAHA 2027, a prestigious creative competition that celebrates...

2026-08-16
MiniLuxe’s service director Donna Charloff outlines the dominant chrome and cat-eye finishes, the rise of...

MiniLuxe Highlights Chrome, Cat-Eye and Bare-Nail Trends for 2026

MiniLuxe’s service director Donna Charloff outlines the dominant chrome and cat-eye finishes, the rise of mermaid-inspired designs, and the growing...

2026-08-16
OPI celebrates its 45th anniversary by reintroducing 24 beloved nail lacquer and Infinite Shine shades as permanent...

OPI Revives Iconic Nail Shades for 45th Anniversary

OPI celebrates its 45th anniversary by reintroducing 24 beloved nail lacquer and Infinite Shine shades as permanent additions to its collection...

2026-08-16