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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Kirsty, Rochester

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2021

Before having her children, Kirsty Lamb was working as a mobile tech – but then made the move to open a home salon to fit her job around family life.…

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Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2021

Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021,…

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Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind

By Emma Hobday | 1 September 2021

The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind…

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TECH TALK: Meet Lucy Jefferis, the nail tech with a talent for hand drawn decals

By Emma Hobday | 31 August 2021

Lucy Jefferis launched nail decal company Miss Lucy UK in early 2020, determined to excel in the industry she loved despite mental health battles making client appointments challenging. “I was…

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Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2021

Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat…

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In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros

By Emma Hobday | 30 August 2021

Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara…

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BEHIND THE BRAND: Meet Dani Bailey, the nail tech dipping her toes in beauty product innovation

By Emma Hobday | 29 August 2021

Dani Bailey has been a nail technician since 2019 and has always been a nail enthusiast, doing her own nails from when she was just 13 years old, after being…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails

By Callie Iley | 28 August 2021

Scratch chats to Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails about her feelings on education in the nail industry and her hopes for the future… I find most of my inspiration from other…

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‘Not another beauty salon’ – Discover what makes award-winning Honestly Ombré stand out

By Emma Hobday | 27 August 2021

Swindon based nail and beauty salon Honestly Ombré scooped the Scratch Stars Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year Award at the Scratch Stars Party 20/21, due to their passion…

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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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