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Salon in the Spotlight: Lilly’s Beauty Cabin, Norfolk

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2023

Lilly Rose Spelman has always had close ties with the beauty industry, having spent six years working for top beauty brands including Chanel, Estée Lauder, Urban Decay and GHD, but…

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Beauty & wellbeing apprenticeships launch under Gerrard International partnership

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 February 2023

Gerrard International has partnered with Armonia Training Academy, to help beauty businesses fill recruitment and skill gaps with minimal investment and time. Under the partnership, two apprenticeship courses have launched: the…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Pet Paw-traits

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 February 2023

Check out entries to the 15 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Pet Paw-traits, to celebrate National Love…

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Champion tech shares process behind extreme Valentine’s nail style

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 February 2023

Anita Chahal of Anita Chahal Creative Designer Nails, North Wales, shares how she created this enchanting, extreme length design and its romantic inspirations. The talented tech, who has been in…

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Nail Tech Talk: Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails

By Callie Iley | 11 February 2023

With a passion for art and big dreams for the future of her beauty business, Oxfordshire-based tech, Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails, works from her home studio, offering hand-painted…

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Mii course serves to support the natural nail needs of clients battling cancer

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 February 2023

The Mii Advanced Adapted Natural Nail Care Treatment course is in collaboration with The Power of Touch (TPOT). The comprehensive online course from Gerrard International and Susan Gerrard Training Academy…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Amanda, Market Harborough

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2023

When Amanda Wesley-Smith was applying for work as a dental receptionist in early 2020, she could never have imagined that by the end of the year, she would be a…

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Swoon over the 6 romantic shades in CND™’s Painted Love collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 February 2023

Ready to feel the love? CND™ has unveiled the Painted Love collection: six swoon-worthy shades, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Available in the brand’s Shellac™ Gel Polish and Vinylux™ Long…

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Truro & Penwith College nail students showcase progression through design

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2023

Scratch takes a look at the nail techs of the future, as Level 3 Nail Technology students at Truro & Penwith College share their progress… Sarah Brenton-Sara, course coordinator, tutorial…

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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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