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Salon safe: world’s 1st self-disinfecting door handle

By Alex Fox | 23 February 2021

A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to…

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Coronavirus: Scotland’s ‘cautious’ roadmap could see beauty businesses open from 26 April

By Chloe Randall | 23 February 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (23 February) revealed the country’s route out of lockdown and tentative reopening dates for nail & beauty businesses. In a statement at Holyrood,…

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#NowTrending: 3D French mosaic nails by Bruna Chagas

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2021

Purple Professional‘s Italian brand ambassador, Bruna Chagas of Bruna Chagas Nails, shares her career story & how she created this 3D French mosaic nail art design… “I have had a…

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Pantone reveals 10 trending colours for AW 20/21

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2021

Global colour authority, Pantone Color Institute, has revealed its report of the top ten standout colours for London Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2021/2022. The report includes 10 colours which are…

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PM’s roadmap: Nail & beauty businesses could reopen from 12 April

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 February) revealed his four-part lockdown exit plan for England, with businesses in the personal care sector expected to reopen from 12 April. In…

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Coronavirus: Scotland will return to levels system when lockdown ends

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (22 February) revealed that Scotland will return to a geographic levels system when the national lockdown ends. Sturgeon is expected to unveil her…

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Scratch Snap: February 2021

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Love Is All Around’ in the bid to…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2021

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

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Coronavirus: PM’s roadmap could see businesses given 1 week’s notice for reopening

By Chloe Randall | 22 February 2021

The Prime Minister’s roadmap to exit lockdown could see businesses given one week’s notice to reopen, as part of a four-part plan. It has been reported that restrictions will be…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event- HULL

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event – CANTERBURY, KENT

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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