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Manucurist turns to ’80s to inspire vibrant summer nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 July 2022

French family nail brand, Manucurist Paris, has added two striking nail colours to its summer 2022 collection, the Flashback collection. The shades are part of a collaboration between the nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Annissas Beauty, Blackpool

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2022

After leaving college early due to her mental health, Annissa Colton enrolled onto a nail and beauty course, qualifying by January 2019. “I absolutely loved doing nails from the very…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Scratch Stars

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2022

Check out entries to the 20 July nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme Scratch Stars! Each design was submitted…

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BABTAC report indicates potential for beauty boom

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 July 2022

Two years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has released a report exploring its lasting impact on beauty services.…

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Harry Styles drops Pleasing nail polish collection perfect for summer holidays

By Chloe Randall | 19 July 2022

Harry Styles has unveiled the Pleasing Hot Holiday collection of nail lacquers; ideal for the summer season. The four vegan-friendly shades follow on from the launch of his first two…

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Nail Tech Talk: Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy

By Callie Iley | 16 July 2022

Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy chats to Scratch about her next career steps and keeping up with nail trends… “I did my training with the company I work for…

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Speed up your services with Gelish Soft Gel Tips

By Callie Iley | 15 July 2022

Gelish has partnered with Aprés to create the ‘next generation’ of full coverage soft gel tips. These break-resistant soft gel tips extend the strength to the centre of the tip,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Wow Nails, Isle of Man

By Callie Iley | 14 July 2022

Previously working in other salons since 2015, Wendy Jayne Buttery took the plunge to open her own home salon in July 2021. “I always wanted my own little space to…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Cocktails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 July 2022

Check out entries to the 13 July nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘Cocktails’. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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