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Salon in the Spotlight: Laura’s Beauty, Stockton-on-Tees

By Kat Hill | 10 February 2021

Having worked in the industry in various capacities, Laura Easby recently found a permanent base for her business. “I started out on my own eight years ago above a hairdressers,…

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5 things I love about being a mobile nail tech

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2021

Scratch chats with East London-based mobile nail tech, Lois Elias of Polished by Lolo, about why she loves being a nailist on the move… 1. Convenience In my opinion, the…

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Tech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl…

By Alex Fox | 9 February 2021

Tech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl…  Julia Sisu Age: 34 years Location: Portsmouth, UK Name of business: Nail Elegance Type of business: Salon Years doing nails: 8 years Trained with:…

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#NowTrending: Beachy gemstone nail art by Toni Sullivan

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2021

Scratch chats with Toni Sullivan of Hands On about her hopes for the future, and how she created this beautiful beachy gemstone nail design. I qualified in beauty in 2009.…

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The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2021

The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards,…

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Meet the handy nail desk gadget that can sanitise phones & keys

By Alex Fox | 8 February 2021

A handy little gadget for the home or the nail desk, the Kikkerland UVC portable sanitiser will clean up mobile phones, keys and your mask too. This lightweight portable box…

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Deposit payments: Awkward or necessary for beauty businesses?

By Guest Writer | 8 February 2021

The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their views on taking payment deposits for beauty treatments.. Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and have over 21 years experience in…

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Parish Council Zoom star, Jackie Weaver, reveals passion for nail art

By Chloe Randall | 8 February 2021

Jackie Weaver, who became viral overnight, has revealed her secret passion for nail art. Jackie Weaver became an internet sensation after Handforth Parish Council’s recent meeting via Zoom went viral…

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Social Media: 6 tips for connecting with clients

By Guest Writer | 6 February 2021

It can be super easy to get stuck in a rut on social media, posting the same content and using the same techniques. However, changing it up, ensuring you are…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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