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Struggling with your beauty business accounts? Boddice can help!

By Helena Biggs | 1 October 2021

Do you seek financial clarity, advice and solutions for your business? Vicki Boddice has set up Boddice Accounting to offer just that – and she focuses on small business owners,…

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Get party-ready with 6 CND™ shades for winter 2021

By Helena Biggs | 1 October 2021

After a trying 20 months, we’re ready to party – and no party look would be complete with a stunning nail look. CND™’s Party Ready collection has launched to celebrate…

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Luxury nail polish brand Lady Showbiz stuns at London Fashion Week with timeless hues

By Emma Hobday | 30 September 2021

Lady Showbiz‘s striking polishes were used at the London Fashion Week ICON Catwalk Show to complement the collections of designers Malan Breton, Julia Clancey and Patrick McDowell. Lead make-up artist…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021

By Chloe Randall | 30 September 2021

Check out all the entries to this year’s photographic competition! Read more about The Great Scratch Shoot Out here

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Want to create magical nail styles? Check out education offerings from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 29 September 2021

Nominated for a Best Emerging Nail Brand award, Nailchemy was founded by Dave and Hayley Partridge in 2017 – but its focus on nail education has extended much further. Based…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Little Birch Nails, Northern Ireland

By Callie Iley | 29 September 2021

Qualifying as a nail technician during the lockdown of 2020 around the same time as having her baby, Rachael Dorrity was initially unable to build a clientele. “Since restrictions have…

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Love vegan beauty? Here are the top 10 most Instagrammed vegan beauty brands you need to know

By Emma Hobday | 28 September 2021

End of Tenancy London has released data that showcases which vegan beauty brands are considered the most Instagrammable. The vegan cosmetics industry is booming, with the market value being $16.2…

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Autumnal Florals

By Callie Iley | 28 September 2021

Who’s ready for autumn? We’re loving gorgeous floral designs in the autumnal tones of the new season…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2021

By Chloe Randall | 27 September 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Olga Merkulova.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail…

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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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