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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February 2023

By Callie Iley | 24 February 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Sara Cady. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created nail…

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Beauty retailer unveils initiative to keep products out of landfill

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 February 2023

Online beauty shopping destination, Glorious Beauty, has launched Love Beauty, Hate Waste, an initiative to avoid unnecessary beauty waste. A beauty product may be sent to landfill because of a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Creations by Hazel, Crawley

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2023

Nail art specialist, Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel, shares her home salon set-up, revealing how she’s styled the space to suit her home.  “I always knew I wanted…

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Townhouse expands into Surrey with Guildford salon launch

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2023

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded its franchise with its first stand-alone salon outside of London. Bringing its luxury manicures and pedicures, modern interiors and seasonal…

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Must-see nail styles from New York Fashion Week AW23

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 February 2023

Spring may just around the corner, but autumn and winter have been the focus of late, with February 2023’s New York Fashion Week. As well as showcasing clothing, the event…

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Organise your life as a nail tech with the Nailmania planner

By Chloe Randall | 21 February 2023

Session nail tech, Nickie Rhodes Hill, has launched Nailmania planners, to help nail professionals set goals and plan their business, with pages for every task a nail tech needs to…

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Hair & beauty industry faces renewed fight for survival, says NHBF

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2023

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published the findings of its latest State of the Industry Survey, which highlight a slow recovery for the sector and need for…

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The trending lipgloss nail looks you need to see

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2023

Sweet and simple styles seem to be dominating nail trends of late: just take 2023’s newest trend, lipgloss nails. Mimicking the glossy finish of lipgloss, the look is a more…

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How to maintain your nail enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 21 February 2023

There are so many terms  regarding nail enhancement maintenance appointments, such as back-fills, fill, fill-in, touch-up and maintenance – and it can often seem quite complex to both nail techs…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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