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TECH TALK: Meet Sarah Kay Abbott, Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year

By Emma Hobday | 17 August 2021

Kirkaldy-based nail stylist, Sarah Kay Abbott, scooped the Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year title at the Scratch Stars Party 20/21 owing to her passion for the…

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These are the perfect 10 gel polish shades for wedding nails

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2021

Delicate, sophisticated, subtle… and oh-so chic; the Sheer Simplicity gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc showcases 10 shades that are simply perfect for wedding season. The timeless hues…

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Get arty & create gorgeous nail enhancements with 66 Unbelievabel Gels from Glitterbels

By Emma Hobday | 16 August 2021

Fresh to the Glitterbels nail product portfolio is Unbelievabel; a file-off, highly pigmented and no-wipe gel range. Ideal for creating strong, durable nail enhancements, the gels can also be used…

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The hard gel nail system you need to try by Nailchemy

By Chloe Randall | 16 August 2021

Nailchemy has launched its hard gel system, Origin Hard Gel. Comprising ten products, the system includes the following: Super bond – a super adhesive base designed specifically to bond to…

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Country club offers to fix broken nails caused by golfing at onsite beauty salon

By Emma Hobday | 13 August 2021

A beauty salon is to be installed at the Calderfields Hotel Golf and Country Club in Walsall to fix broken nails that occur during a round of golf. Bosses said…

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Irish confederation calls for VAT to be reduced in beauty sector

By Emma Hobday | 12 August 2021

The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation Ireland (HABIC) has launched the WAX the VAT campaign, to lobby the Irish government to reduce VAT in the Irish beauty sector from 13.5% to…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gels by Lucy, Hartlepool

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2021

Halo VIP Lucy Woodward works from a cabin in her home, valuing the privacy the space affords her and her clients. “I work alone in my space which I love,…

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UK may allow animal testing on cosmetic ingredients for first time since 1998

By Chloe Randall | 11 August 2021

The Home Office has admitted in a letter this week to animal protection organisation, Cruelty Free International that animal testing for cosmetic ingredients, including those used solely in cosmetics may…

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Water Drop nails

By Chloe Randall | 11 August 2021

Refresh your nails with this hot new nail trend! Water-drop manicures are raining on our smooth, glossy nail parade… and we aren’t mad about it!

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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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