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UK beauty industry & MPs announce initiatives to improve UV safety
With new UK melanoma skin cancer cases projected to rise to around 26,500 each year by 2038, the beauty industry is uniting to spearhead positive change. The British Beauty Council…
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Be inspired by these 61 encapsulated nail art designs
Check out entries to the 21 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Encapsulation Creations. Each nail…
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15 stylish Gemini nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday
Celebrate the Gemini season with chic and playful designs inspired by the zodiac sign. The Gemini star sign typically governs from May 21 to June 21. If you’re looking for…
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Devon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon
“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at a time, they can open up, allowing you to celebrate the ups in their lives, but also the downs,” says…
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My client’s nautical-themed manicure went viral on her cruise ship holiday
Manchester nail tech, Natalie Reay, and her client, Joanne Darby, spent over twelve months planning Joanne’s nail design for her cruise holiday – a style that unexpectedly found fame among…
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Survey highlights resilience of UK hair & beauty businesses
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its April State of the Industry survey results, which show that businesses are adapting to rising financial and recruitment challenges. The…
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Sustainability tips: 5 ways to be a water-wise beauty business
Green Salon Collective explains how you can value and protect water in your beauty business… The Collective was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an…
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Introducing Saviour™: an expert-built brand to support nail & skin health & repair
Nail expert, educator & Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award finalist 2025, Theresa Foddering, offers Scratch an exclusive insight into the launch of her brand: Saviour™. Where did the idea for Saviour™ come…
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Portsmouth nail pro: What I learned from mental health struggles during pregnancy
Laura Gilbert-Anderson of Basic Witch Nails shares her maternal mental health experiences and what they have taught her… I was diagnosed with a liver condition during my first pregnancy, so…
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