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T Level qualification for hair & beauty renamed to reflect content

By Helena Biggs | 24 January 2022

The T Level technical qualification in Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics has been renamed as a result of amendments made to its online content. Retitled as the ‘T Level technical qualification…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy

By Callie Iley | 22 January 2022

Scratch chats to Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy about the importance of investing in training and finding your inspiration… I love being a part of a client’s…

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Fall in love with the Scarlett Senter Valentine’s nail glitter collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 January 2022

Award-winning nail tech, Scarlett Senter, has added to her range of nail art products and tools with a Valentine’s glitter collection, featuring eight large flake glitters to suit a variety…

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Cancer Touch Therapy training available to salons & spas across Scotland

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2022

Skincare brand, Made for Life Organics, has partnered with The Academy of Clinical Training in Scotland to extend its Cancer Touch Therapy courses across the country. SATCC approved and accredited…

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Struggling to complete your list of business tasks? Here’s how automation can help

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2022

Alicia Humphreys, owner of AH Virtual Assistant Services, which offers businesses administrative support, social media, email and blog management, customer service and training, serves up tips for managing your time…

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Covid-19: Face mask mandate to end from 27 January 2022

By Chloe Randall | 20 January 2022

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that England’s Plan B restrictions will end on 27 January 2022. This means face coverings will no longer be mandatory inside public places and…

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Struggling to juggle all your roles in the salon? Here’s some advice…

By Guest Writer | 19 January 2022

Maddie Regan of 81 Rose Garden shares advice on how to effectively manage a busy salon… Working in a busy salon can be challenging at times. There are many roles to…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Painted Nail, Dorset

By Callie Iley | 19 January 2022

Toni Rodway started her nail career in 2003 after offering to be a model for a friend doing a local nail course. She then attended the course herself, convinced the…

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All about ASHE London, the vegan nail varnish subscription service

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 January 2022

Nail tech turned lawyer, Ashleigh Alli, is the mind behind the UK’s first vegan nail varnish subscription, ASHE London, aimed at those who lead busy lives but still want to…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. To enter, submit your…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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