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Embrace a rainbow of nail colour with Magpie Beauty’s US-inspired collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 July 2022

UK based nail brand, Magpie Beauty, has launched nine vibrant and fun gel polish hues ideal for the summer months. Making up the American Summer collection, the shades, each of…

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Give back to the industry with Hair & Beauty Charity’s monthly supporter campaign

By Chloe Randall | 9 July 2022

The Hair & Beauty Charity has launched a Charity Supporter campaign where professionals, brands or organisations in the industry can provide a minimum £20.00 monthly donation, to help those struggling…

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Nail Tech Talk: Maja Bakic of Rose Nail Art

By Callie Iley | 9 July 2022

Scratch chats to Maja Bakic of Rose Nail Art about the creative process behind her nail designs and the importance of advancing skills as a tech… “I studied sociology and…

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Dive into 12 summer nail shades with Light Elegance’s beach themed collection

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2022

Revealing its Summer by the Sea collection inspired by the beach and the ocean, Light Elegance’s range of twelve of on-trend summer shades come in a variety of neutral, pastel,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Spot, Alverstoke, Hampshire

By Callie Iley | 7 July 2022

While pregnant with her third son and living abroad with her military husband, Kayliegh Winspear sought independence in her life. In summer 2019, she began doing nails professionally. “My parents…

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Cosy Cottage Soap store becomes stockist of Navy Professional

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 July 2022

Natural skincare, bathing and cleaning brand, Cosy Cottage Soap, has become the first independent retailer to stock Navy Professional hand and cuticle care products. The two Yorkshire based companies have…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Tennis

By Callie Iley | 7 July 2022

Check out entries to the 6 July nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme tennis. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Nailympia Orlando winner, Kierra White

By Guest Writer | 6 July 2022

By Rose Moggridge A licenced cosmetologist since January 2019, Kierra White of Jacksonville, USA, slipped sideways into nail art and grooming after her passion for this beauty genre was ignited.…

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Fancy a £25k Business Boost? Simply Business launches grant for small businesses

By Callie Iley | 3 July 2022

Small business insurance provider, Simply Business, has announced its third iteration of the Business Boost grant of £25,000, offering UK small businesses financial support to continue their post-Covid recovery and…

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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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