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Nailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 November 2021

Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The…

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Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 November 2021

From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must…

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Here’s how to create a rapport with non-English speaking clients

By Emma Hobday | 1 November 2021

Scratch chats to Magda Gniewek, educator of Magnetic Nails UK, about how to create a connection with your clients who don’t use English as their first language… What is the…

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Looking for an Insta-worthy nail art kit? Check out this 5-piece set from Cally Cosmetics

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 October 2021

Cally Cosmetics, home of the Cally Gel system, has launched a must-have product for nail artists, in the form of a complete nail art kit. As well as your nail…

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Weak, brittle or ridged nails? Here’s how you can benefit from a manicure

By Emma Hobday | 31 October 2021

Think that having painted nails only provides aesthetic benefits? Think again – just a few of the benefits of a manicure and pedicure include stress relief, improved nail health and…

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8 ways to reduce foot swelling during pregnancy

By Emma Hobday | 30 October 2021

It’s completely normal to experience some swelling in pregnancy, particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers, which can often be worse at the end of the day. Why does…

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UK Black History Month: Honour nail styles & pros

By Chloe Randall | 30 October 2021

Scratch recognises and honours the UK’s Black History Month by celebrating the work & styles of black nail professionals across the UK and learning more about how black culture has…

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‘Full market recovery’ predicted for the professional beauty industry following 2020 challenges

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 October 2021

A report from Kline Group has revealed how the professional beauty industry fared in 2020, concluding that the year marked the boldest moves towards digitalisation yet. Both the professional nail…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails

By Callie Iley | 30 October 2021

Scratch chats to Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails about the importance of self belief and making progress in her work… “I love that I can create something from nothing.…

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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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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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