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Salon in the Spotlight: DB Beauty, Trelewis, Wales

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2021

After previously working as a mobile beautician, Danielle Bridges decided it was time to open up her own salon during the first Coronavirus lockdown. “I found it hard lugging all…

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Revealed: The European cities that are best for beauty lovers

By Emma Hobday | 24 August 2021

Are you a self-proclaimed beauty obsessive? Want to know which European city is best to head to for beauty facilities? Longevita has created a ranking of European cities based on…

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Scratch Snap: August 2021

By Chloe Randall | 24 August 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Animal Print’ in the bid to win a prize.…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2021

By Chloe Randall | 24 August 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Christy Homolya.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired…

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Put down the file! Here’s why you need to focus on L&P brush techniques

By Katie Barnes | 24 August 2021

As a liquid & powder user, it is important to learn to sculpt mainly with the brush and not rely on filing to shape the enhancement. This is exactly what…

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Cuff nail designs to inspire

By Kat Hill | 24 August 2021

Cuffs have caught our eye! Check out our roundup of reader designs inspired by the style…

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10 of the best Love Island inspired manicures

By Chloe Randall | 23 August 2021

After over a year off, ITV 2’s Love Island is back on our screens once again for a summer of love! Check out our reader’s nail designs inspired by the…

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My life as a nail tech with eczema condition, pompholyx

By Emma Hobday | 23 August 2021

Scratch chats to Keeley Hopkins of Spotlight Aesthetics & Beauty By Keeley, about her debilitating pompholyx and her tips and advice for other sufferers… Pompholyx (or dyshidrotic eczema) is defined…

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The customised PPE you need in your salon

By Chloe Randall | 23 August 2021

British Beauty Council patron, Twelve NYC has launched a PPE service to ensure that basic Personal Protection Equipment is accessible, compliant and cost effective. To support the British beauty industry…

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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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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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