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How to reduce your beauty business costs & environmental impact

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 October 2022

As the cost of living crisis forces many of us to reflect on how we can cut costs in our businesses, we’ve considered how to do so in a way…

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Professional nailcare market in the UK grows by 3.4% in 12 months

By Chloe Randall | 18 October 2022

Kline Group has announced in a recent report that the UK’s professional nailcare market has reached £42 million, growing at 3.4% in 2021, compared to 2020. In the report, this…

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Sparkle & shine with OPI’s Jewel Be Bold 15-piece nail colour collection

By Chloe Randall | 17 October 2022

OPI has announced its Jewel Be Bold collection for the festive season 2022, comprising 12 shades and three limited edition glitters. “From bold to refined, glitters, metallics and shimmers appear…

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Passionate about vegan beauty? Meet Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty

By Callie Iley | 16 October 2022

Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty, chats with Scratch about the story behind her brand & its expanding range of product offerings, including hand cream and cuticle oil…  …

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Salon in the Spotlight: Afterglow Beauty Salon, Strood

By Callie Iley | 13 October 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: Afterglow Beauty Salon, Strood Chloe Radzik began her journey into the beauty industry in 2008, and Ami Ball in 2012. The duo have had a close…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: 3D Halloween nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 October 2022

Check out entries to the 12 October nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme, 3D Halloween. Each design was submitted…

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Want to master mystical nails? Try INK London’s limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish

By Callie Iley | 13 October 2022

INK London has expanded its product offering with six limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish shades. Each iLac gel polish has a magical and mystical name, and the shades offer…

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Urban Retreat Collective: The London space ready for nail & beauty pros to rent

By Chloe Randall | 12 October 2022

Founded by entrepreneur George Hammer, Urban Retreat Collective is another vine to the Urban Retreat business. It offers hair, beauty and wellness professionals the opportunity to run their own business…

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Paris Fashion Week SS23 nail looks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 October 2022

2022’s second Fashion Week concluded in Paris, with an array of mesmerising nail styles. Check out our favourites here…

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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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