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The GelBottle Inc appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador & unveils HEMA-free BIAB™

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 October 2023

Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has named internationally acclaimed nail artist to the A-list, Harriet Westmoreland, as its global brand ambassador. Via the partnership, Harriet will share her industry…

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UK government calls on jobseekers to consider careers in beauty industry

By Chloe Randall | 27 October 2023

As part of the British Beauty Council’s British Beauty Week 2023, which highlights Britain’s thriving and influential beauty brands, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging jobseekers to…

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Spooky & subtle creative challenge

300 spooky & subtle Halloween nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 October 2023

Check out entries to the 25 October 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating minimalist Halloween designs to fit the theme: Spooky & subtle.…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Rae Florence, Caldicot, Wales

By Carter Rogers | 26 October 2023

Rae Florence was set to begin her primary education training this September but in a turn of events, she listened to her gut feeling and set out to pursue her…

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Benefit Cosmetics announced as supporting patron of British Beauty Council

By Callie Iley | 26 October 2023

Benefit Cosmetics has joined the British Beauty Council as a supporting patron. The organisations will work together to deliver mentorships and talent programmes throughout 2024 to raise the reputation and…

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Charging worth

How to charge your worth as a nail tech

By Marie-Louise Coster | 25 October 2023

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares her top tips… Stop basing your treatment prices on what others are charging, or charging nominal prices to keep yourself…

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Bottle up joy with Happy Paul’s uplifting, citrine-infused fragrance

By Callie Iley | 25 October 2023

On its continued mission to support mental health, Happy Paul has launched its unique fragrance blend complete with an uplifting citrine crystal. Utilising the healing powers of citrine gemstones to…

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Barbiecore and Halloween? These 20 pink nails prove they’re the perfect match

By Scratch Staff | 24 October 2023

Turn up the cute factor and add some Barbiecore pink to your Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pretty in pink designs below…

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Menopause tech talks

Nail techs on menopause in the workplace & supporting menopausal clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 October 2023

Two techs share how to accommodate the needs of those impacted by the menopause on both sides of the nail desk… Supporting yourself & staff: Emma Brock, OPI Nail Boss…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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