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NHBF survey reveals 28% increase in hair & beauty businesses with a steady footfall

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 May 2022

The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published its State of the Industry Survey for the first quarter of 2022, which gathered views from 913 UK businesses in the personal…

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Nominate now: CEW to sponsor student placement on Cosmetic Scientist course

By Chloe Randall | 17 May 2022

CEW UK (Cosmetic Executive Women) has announced its sponsorship of a student place on the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Diploma in Cosmetic Science, starting in October 2022. The CEW…

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Create strong & timeless nail looks with 6 core acrylic powders from Glitterbels

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 May 2022

Adding to its L&P acrylic nail system, Staffordshire based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched six nude and pink core powders. Honey Buff, Sugar Rose and Perfect Pearl have been added…

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Want to partner with top beauty brands on social media? Community X SEEN can help

By Chloe Randall | 16 May 2022

SEEN Group has launched Community X SEEN, a beauty advocacy platform that is giving content creators the opportunity to partner with leading global beauty brands and make their mark on…

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Gelcare gel polish continues collaboration with photographer Gab Bois for SS22

By Callie Iley | 15 May 2022

Established in 2019, Canadian nail brand, Gelcare, was created by Emlie Sanscartier, founder of the popular Le Manoir  nail salon. Emilie’s time in the salon allowed her to bring her…

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Nail Tech Talk: Lucy Ames of By Lucy Alana

By Callie Iley | 14 May 2022

Scratch chats to Lucy Ames of By Lucy Alana about balancing a full-time job with tekking, and the sense of community that the nail industry offers… “My favourite products to…

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Nailchemy serves up holiday vibes with 3 vibrant nail colour collections

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 May 2022

Whether clients are beginning to jet off on holiday or just want to dream of summer days through their nails, it’s time to ensure you can create the perfect mojito-sipping…

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Salon in the Spotlight: T’studio, South Ham, Basingstoke

By Callie Iley | 12 May 2022

Gemini Lad has been in the beauty industry since 2006, setting up her first beauty salon in Bath in her early 20s before moving salons to work as a beauty…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Eurovision 2022

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 May 2022

Check out entries to the 11 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. Each design was…

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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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