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OPI’s 12 autumn 2022 nail shades draw from ‘the healing powers of nature’

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2022

OPI’s Fall Wonders collection for autumn 2022 is a down-to-earth palette that harnesses ‘the healing power of nature’ in its 12 shades. Inspired by the natural colours of the world,…

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Look Good Feel Better & England Netball partner for fundraiser

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 August 2022

Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has joined forces with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for the charity, to continue improving the wellbeing of people…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Chantelle Louise Nails-Beauty-Holistics-Training, Blackburn

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2022

Chantelle Baldwin decided to take the leap and set up her own salon space, affectionately named The Beauty Room, in an established beauty salon.  “The Beauty Room is located in…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Afternoon Tea Week

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 August 2022

Check out entries to the 10 August nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week. Each design was submitted…

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CND™ enchants with 6 nail shades for autumn 2022

By Helena Biggs | 11 August 2022

CND™ has unveiled its autumn 2022 nail colour collection, designed to bring ‘energy, optimism and romance’ to nails. Featuring a modern, vibrant palette for the season, the six shades in…

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Nail enhancements: How, why & when to maintain them

By Katie Barnes | 10 August 2022

There are so many terms in the industry surrounding nail enhancement maintenance, such as back-fills, fill, fill-in, touch-up and maintenance, which can be confusing to nail techs and clients. Most…

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Not sure which E-file bit to use? Willow Academy is here to help

By Chloe Randall | 9 August 2022

Are you looking for the right E-file & bits to suit your services? Scratch chats to founder of Willow Academy, Lucy James about the brand, the story and educating nail techs…

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Nail Tech Talk: Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed

By Callie Iley | 6 August 2022

Scratch chats to Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed about what she wants to achieve within the nail industry longterm, and taking things at her own pace… “My signature…

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Report urges govt to ‘speed up’ licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures

By Callie Iley | 5 August 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has welcomed a report this week from the Commons Health & Social Care Committee, which urges the government to speed up the introduction…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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