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British Safety Council funding given to HandsHQ to support SME workplace wellbeing

By Callie Iley | 8 November 2023

Health and safety software company, HandsHQ, has become the latest beneficiary of the British Safety Council‘s Keep Thriving initiative to expand mental health support, and offer business and life coaching…

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The Nail Lab moves into gel product market with Hema-free NU:gel launch

By Callie Iley | 7 November 2023

Launching with seven shades of builder gel and seven shades of gel polish, The Nail Lab has introduced its NU:gel range. Founded by multi-Scratch Star award winner, nail technician &…

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NHBF appoints Caroline Larissey as chief executive

By Helena Biggs | 7 November 2023

Caroline Larissey has been appointed as chief executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), following the retirement of former chief executive, Richard Lambert. Formerly the NHBF‘s director of…

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Tech Talk: Birmingham drag queen nail stylist, Anthony Lloyd

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 November 2023

Anthony Lloyd’s nail career wasn’t planned; he originally enrolled on a performing arts course after finishing school. But upon realising the challenges of getting a job in the industry, another profession…

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3 handy planners to help nail pros get organised & stay focused

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2023

Get your appoints in order and to-do lists in check with three handy notebooks, filled with a variety of details to support your business.   Nail Tech Success Planner Nail…

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Truro & Penwith Nail Technology students shine in spooky themed nail art contest

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2023

Nail Technology students at Truro & Penwith College showed off their handiwork in a Halloween themed nail art competition, with a crime scene style scooping first place. The task, assigned…

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Want to lift lashes & enhance brows? You can with this one LASHUS product

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2023

LASHUS, the professional brand that enhances a client’s natural beauty, can now be used to lift lashes and laminate brows, saving the need for multiple products and increased expenditure. The…

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How to make the move from nail tech to educator

By Chloe Randall | 6 November 2023

Are you keen to share your knowledge and become a nail industry educator? Scratch gathers top tips and hears from pros that have made the move from salon tech to…

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Elevate Christmas nail styling with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 On My Wish List shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 November 2023

Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their nail colour collection for Christmas/winter 2023: On My Wish List, a celebration of all things merry with a twist of avant-garde flare. Offering…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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