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Hair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King

By Chloe Randall | 14 December 2022

Hair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King In November 2022, several National Hair & Beauty Federation members attended the Small Business Reception held by HM King Charles III…

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Townhouse salon announces launch of Covent Garden location & Festive Collection

By Callie Iley | 13 December 2022

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has unveiled its eighth location in The Yards, Covent Garden, alongside the launch of the Townhouse Festive Collection. The salon Located…

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Revealed: 2022’s most searched-for nail trends

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 December 2022

Revealed: 2022’s most searched-for nail trends Google has released its Year in Search report for 2022, detailing which terms were most searched for in the US on the search engine.…

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Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily

By Callie Iley | 10 December 2022

Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily North Yorkshire-based tech, Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily, chats to Scratch about mobile tekking alongside her studies at university and…

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Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch

By Helena Biggs | 8 December 2022

Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire

By Callie Iley | 8 December 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire Gemma Hill qualified as a nail technician in 2016, engaging in extensive training with CJP Nail Systems alongside 1-2-1 sessions with other nail…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: 3D Christmas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 December 2022

Check out entries to the 7 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘3D Christmas’. Each design was submitted…

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What is meant by a ‘medium’ in the nail industry?

By Katie Barnes | 5 December 2022

What is meant by a ‘medium’ in the nail industry? A ‘medium’ refers to the materials or decorative techniques used to create the nail service, such as liquid & powder…

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Get festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser

By Callie Iley | 4 December 2022

Get festive in the salon with NAF! Pro cuticle oils, candle & diffuser Indulge in the scents of the season with NAF! Pro’s limited edition winter 2022 collection, Winter Wonders, featuring…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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