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Covid-19: CTPA updates guidance on cosmetics testers in stores, salons & spas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 January 2022

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has released updated guidance on the use of testers by retailers, salons and spas in the hair, beauty and wellness sector. The guidance,…

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Netflix show nails

By Lilly Delmage | 28 January 2022

From Netflix to Nailflix! Superfans have taken to Instagram to flaunt their favourite Netflix show manicures. See how many shows you can spot in our roundup of  reader designs below…

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Here’s how to get nail polish out of everyday materials & surfaces

By Emma Hobday | 27 January 2022

We’ve all been there – hurrying to get somewhere you need to be, continuing with daily activities when your nail polish isn’t quite dry, or just accidentally dropping your nail…

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Explore the Leeds hub shaking up the beauty & wellness industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 January 2022

Scratch chats to Isabella Gilmartin, founder of Koncept Studio, a hub of multi-functional spaces for independent creative talent in Leeds. It was in 2019 that Isabella first had the idea…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Pearls

By Callie Iley | 27 January 2022

Check out the entries to the 26 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by pearls! Each design was submitted via…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Shed, Manchester

By Callie Iley | 26 January 2022

In 2007, Sarra Birrell set up her salon in Cheshire, establishing a thriving nail and beauty business. However, lockdown had a negative impact on her business. “I took the very…

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Euphoria nails

By Callie Iley | 25 January 2022

Euphoria has taken over social media and the nail world with searches for “Euphoria nails” increasing by 1300% according to WeThrift. Check out our roundup of Euphoria-inspired designs below…

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Lecenté unveils 3 creamy fibre gels for nails to smooth, strengthen & build

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 January 2022

Nail product house, Lecenté, has added three hema-free fibre gels to its Create brush-on product range. Suited to clients who struggle with weak natural nails prone to splits and breakages,…

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3D augmented reality nails: The future of nail styling?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 January 2022

The newest technical innovation to impact the nail world is likely to astound – mainly because it doesn’t physically exist. We’re talking about the augmented reality (AR) manicure: technology that…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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