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TRACEY LEE to head to the UK to teach design techniques

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

Scratch Stars finalist, Marie-Louise Coster, is hosting multi award-winning nail artist, Tracey Lee, at her Bristol training school next month. Tracey, who scooped NAILS magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist 2017 title, will be offering expert advice in mixed media designs on Saturday 15 July and hand painting on Sunday 16…

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COURSE BITES: Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel Workshop

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2017

Course Details: Learn the skills needed to become a pro at Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel. The pure gel formula is great for clients with weak and damaged nails, helping to give additional strength that gel polish in a bottle cannot. With 50 shades, including glitters, in the range, shades can…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY reveals new team of educators

By Kat Hill | 17 May 2017

Magpie Beauty has revealed its new line up of educators. Along with the new team, the nail art brand will be soon offering fully accredited courses. The new educators include: Sarah Shakespeare, owner of Magpie Beauty Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty Ruth Munro, of Little Blank Spaces Sophie Hudd,  Rainbow Nails…

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HIGH DEFINITION reveals future brow training dates

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

High Definition has announced its brow training dates for May and June. Open to everyone, the two-day training course covers the skills needed to master the unique High Definition Brows experience. Classes are held at the brand’s state-of-the-art academies in Leeds, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, and at an exclusive pop-up…

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LEARN SUMMER DESIGNS with Brillbird

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2017

Want to try your hand at these designs and glean expert tips? Brillbird educator for South West, Neringa Alsauskiene, is inviting technicians to a Summer Party Design in Bristol. On June 11, Neringa will teach you how to create effective salon designs by using different techniques. Running 10am – 4pm, on completion of them attendees…

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COURSE BITES: Tantruth Extreme Body Contouring Course

By Kat Hill | 11 May 2017

Course Details: Learn how to contour and shade the body to define muscles, giving the appearance of a slimmer, toned and celebrity tanned look. Attendees will learn about of body sculpting, contouring and shading, and celebrity tanning techniques, as well explore the Tantruth brand and products. The course is worth 3 CPD hours and points. Duration:…

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An insight into Bio Sculpture’s business development workshop

By Scratch Staff | 9 May 2017

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role…

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Win a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course!

By Kat Hill | 8 May 2017

Whether you’re looking to add CND SHELLAC™ to your salon menu or know a newbie desperate for a break into the industry, CND Academy Newcastle is offering one lucky winner the chance for a career change. Up for offer is a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course and kit at the CND…

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COURSE BITES: Waxperts Beginners Course

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2017

Course Details: Award-winning Irish brand Waxperts has been creating smooth-to-touch, hair-free body-happiness for more than six years. Waxperts wax is super-flexible, pliable and suitable for all skin-types; there is no cracking, braking or burning, ensuring a comfortable service, also thanks to it education and application techniques. For beginner waxers, this course covers…

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BIO SCULPTURE UK to host workshops & open days

By Helena Biggs | 4 May 2017

Fine tune your tekking skills and learn more about the Bio Sculpture brand at a series of open days across the UK. The open days allow attendees to meet Bio Sculpture’s industry leading educators and pick up some top tips. A complimentary Evo Pack is available on attendance and guests receive 10%…

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SERBIAN NAIL ARTIST helps perfect styling & shaping skills for select UK techs

By Helena Biggs | 3 May 2017

Multi award-winning nail artist, Kostka Bojana, jetted to the UK to host a four-day training event at Katie Barnes Training Academy, Warwick. Attended by some of the UK’s top nail artists, the Serbian nail supremo helped enhance skills in gel painting, as well as L&P acrylic nail shapes, including the…

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BCI OFFERS 10% off microblading course for beginners

By Helena Biggs | 30 April 2017

Beauty Concepts International is offering Scratch readers an exclusive 10% off its LCN Microblading Beginners course. Held in various locations across the UK, the course involves a period of pre-study, three-and-a-half days in the classroom and six weeks of case study practice. While in the classroom, students are taught the…

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COURSE BITES: OPI GelColor Artist Series

By Kat Hill | 27 April 2017

Course Details: Up your nail art game with OPI’s GelColor Artist Series Design Gels and its corresponding training day. Learn how to use the brand’s gel colours, allowing you to unleash your inner artist with the pigment-rich, high-intensity gels that can create striking designs. A model is not required and a kit will be supplied.…

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COURSE BITES: Access All Areas Nail Art, Sweet Squared

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2017

Course Details: This intermediate level nail art class is about learning how to create impressive nail art in a way that is quick and easy to execute on clients using SHELLAC™, VINYLUX™ Creative Play™ Lecenté Glitters, Foils, Stamping and hand painting. The attendees will create four looks and also learn how to set up their photographs to show…

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Be safe in the workplace with CIDESCO’s top tips

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has announced ‘Health & Safety month’ to help raise standards in the industry and improve your wellbeing while working. “While there are laws and requirements that help us maintain health & safety standards, going above and beyond these will be noticed by…

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