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Salon in the Spotlight: The Granary Spa, Ashford

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: The Granary Spa, Ashford Established in 2012, The Granary Spa is based in a converted Victorian granary barn in a rural location just outside of Ashford.…

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Passionate about sustainability? Buttercups Uniforms unveils recyclable salon workwear

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2022

Uniform manufacturer, Buttercups Uniforms, has expanded its range of workwear with uniforms made from 100% recycled and recyclable fabric.  With each kilogram produced from 27 water bottles and using 60%…

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18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic, according to NPD group

By Chloe Randall | 2 November 2022

According to The NPD Group, there has been an 18% increase in sales of nail units compared to pre-pandemic levels. The research also showed that unit sales of prestige make-up…

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Nail Tech Talk: My experience as a Green Salon Collective member

By Guest Writer | 1 November 2022

Lucy Allen, owner of Sheffield-based SuperNatural Nails, a Green Salon Collective member salon, shares what pros need to know about becoming members of the circular waste management authority. Why did you…

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Revealed: 4 shades added to HD Pro Flex it! Hema free range

By Chloe Randall | 31 October 2022

HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added four new shades to its builder gels, the Flex it! Hema free range. The…

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Celebrate The Beauty of Change with NAF! Pro’s autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection

By Callie Iley | 30 October 2022

NAF! Pro has unveiled its autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection, The Beauty of Change, featuring three limited edition scents to suit the shifting seasons.  Enriched with grape seed oil, avocado…

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Nail Tech Talk: Anastasia of NoiNails

By Callie Iley | 29 October 2022

Nail extension specialist and encapsulation enthusiast, Anastasia of NoiNails, sits down with Scratch to share her passion for tekking and the importance of self-belief…  “My favourite product to use is…

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Nail Bar Boys TV series nominated for award

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 October 2022

BBC Three documentary, Nail Bar Boys, which follows the lives of six nail techs in Liverpool, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society award. The Royal Television Society North…

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Home Of Nail Art: How to excel with HONA’s nail education programme

By Callie Iley | 28 October 2022

Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, was founded in May 2020 by husband and wife duo, Michael Henson and Charlotte Henson, a nail technician herself. In their mission statement,…

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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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