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Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke

By Callie Iley | 17 November 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke After working in education as a learning support assistant and art therapist within a school, Sonia Brown decided it was time for a…

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CND™ unveils 14 shades in Colorworld: its biggest collection to date

By Helena Biggs | 15 November 2022

Renowned for its six-piece seasonal collections, CND™ is exciting the industry with Colorworld; a rainbow of 14 stunning nail shades that encourage nail artists to use their wildest imagination to…

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62% of Gen Z use social media to suss out beauty trends

By Chloe Randall | 15 November 2022

In the UNiDAYS Beauty Report 2022, which surveyed 4,845 students, it has been revealed that 62% of UK students say that they use social media to suss out the latest…

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Two nail artists make top 10 in the NHBF’s Top 100 Influencer Index

By Helena Biggs | 15 November 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) announced the top 20 hair and beauty influencers in its Top 100 Influencer Index at Electric Space, London on 13 November. The index,…

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Christina Applegate wears ‘FU MS’ nail art to accept star on Walk Of Fame

By Helena Biggs | 15 November 2022

Actress, Christina Applegate, stuck her fingers up to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis by wearing ‘FU MS’ nail art as she commemorated her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The Sweetest…

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NHBF urges Chancellor to protect the hair & beauty sector with 6-point plan

By Scratch Staff | 14 November 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has urged the Chancellor, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, to adopt a six-point plan to protect the hair and beauty sector. Stressing that…

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5 advent calendars for nail fanatics

By Helena Biggs | 14 November 2022

‘Tis the season of giving – and whether that’s to yourself or to a colleague or loved one, an advent calendar is a perfect pre-Christmas treat. We’ve rounded up five…

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Nail Tech Talk: Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell

By Callie Iley | 12 November 2022

Scratch chats to Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell about her passion for cruelty free nail products and inclusivity in the beauty industry. “I think for me, the thing I…

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Katie Barnes Portable E-file: Everything nail techs need to know

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 November 2022

Award-winning nail tech, Katie Barnes, has added the KB Portable E-file to the Katie Barnes Tool Range. Designed with mobile nailists in mind and suitable for both left and right-handed…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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