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VTCT hosts action-packed beauty programme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022

By Chloe Randall | 7 February 2022

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 7-13 February 2022, awarding body, Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) has an action-packed schedule to celebrate the 15th annual event. The theme of ‘Build the Future’…

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Revealed: TikTok’s top 10 nail trends for 2022

By Chloe Randall | 5 February 2022

Looking to jump on the latest nail trends? Research by WeThrift has revealed which nail styles are the most in demand with users on TikTok for 2022. Articles from Google…

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Behind the Brand: Check out WowBao Nails & its big portfolio of products

By Chloe Randall | 4 February 2022

After moving to London from Vietnam to pursue a business studies course, Jen Nguyen turned her part-time job in a nail salon into her full-time career; combining her business knowledge…

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Boost your nail & beauty business with government funded training programme

By Chloe Randall | 3 February 2022

The UK government has launched its Help to Grow: Management course in a bid to help small and medium sized businesses boost their performance and growth, not limited to any…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Fabulous in Foil

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 February 2022

Check out the entries to the 2 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme Fabulous in Foil! Each design…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2022

Scratch chats to Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina about her love for nails and her top nail art and industry tips… What inspired you to enter the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Platinum Beauty, Cheshire

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2022

After working in the commercial sector for the majority of her career, Sarah Heath realised her passions lay elsewhere. “I fell out of love with recruitment, and had no happiness…

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Inclusive skincare platform Black Skin Directory launches training & education course

By Emma Hobday | 1 February 2022

Founded by skincare expert and author Dija Ayodele in 2018, the Black Skin Directory (which helps to connect people of colour with expert skincare professionals) has launched an education platform.…

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Tiger nails

By Callie Iley | 1 February 2022

2022 is welcoming the Year of the Tiger! Need some Chinese New Year inspiration? Check out our fierce roundup of tiger nails below…

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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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