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Discover the software that over 55,000 beauty businesses rely on daily

By Guest Writer | 1 March 2022

Time is money; a fact recognised by software company, Timely, used by over 55,000 beauty professionals. The business management software has been specifically designed to save hours each day in…

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Haywards Heath nail tech reveals her diagnosis, treatment & journey with breast cancer

By Emma Hobday | 1 March 2022

Scratch chats to Carla Fenu of Haywards Heath based salon Frankies about her breast cancer battle, and her advice for other nail techs who may be going through the same…

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UK government approves licensing framework for non-surgical beauty treatments

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2022

Following pressure from beauty industry bodies and the APPG on Beauty, Aesthetics & Wellbeing, the government has announced that it will crack down on unregulated cosmetic procedures. An amendment to…

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Keen to learn about CND™ Plexigel? Go on tour with distributor, Sweet Squared

By Chloe Randall | 28 February 2022

Sweet Squared has announced its CND™ Plexigel tour of the UK, an education event for nail professionals to learn all about the system. Designed as a versatile and convenient multi-problem…

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Light Elegance turns to the Farmers Market to inspire 6-pc nail colour collection

By Emma Hobday | 28 February 2022

Spring is officially here (for nail colour, anyway) with six shades that embody sunnier weather and new beginnings. Responsibly formulated and creatively concocted to be the perfect addition to any…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd

By Callie Iley | 26 February 2022

Scratch chats to Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd about her life as a nail tech living on the Isle of Man… I live and work in Ramsey, Isle of Man,…

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Need help to run your beauty business smoothly? Get your own digital assistant with Pocket PA

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 February 2022

When Caroline Syson’s daughter, Megan, decided to become a freelance lash technician but had no business or financial management experience, Caroline knew she had to find an app to help…

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Dry skin? These 3 products from iZ Body can soothe hands & feet

By Chloe Randall | 24 February 2022

iZ Beauty of London has revealed iZ Body, a range of three hydrating and soothing products for hands, feet and body. Using naturally derived ingredients, the range is made in…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Fabulous Frogs

By Callie Iley | 24 February 2022

Check out the entries to the 23 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by frogs! Each design was submitted via…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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