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How-to: Halo PoliBuild overlay on natural nails

By Guest Writer | 24 December 2020

The team at Pure Nails reveals more about Halo’s PoliBuild and how to apply to natural nails to create strength… Some of you may have heard of this system, however…

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Stay safe & on brand with personalised salon sanitiser machines

By Helena Biggs | 24 December 2020

Embrace a marketing opportunity for your business with a personalised sanitising unit from Killis. Available in three sizes, the dispensers help keep you and your clients protected from bacteria and…

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The Massive Nail Tips of Moscow by Maltseva

By Alex Fox | 23 December 2020

Leading Russian nail artist, educator & international judge, Elena Maltseva, shares with Scratch her quirky nail art canvasses There are certain nail cultures that we can depend upon to come…

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Covid-19: More beauty businesses forced to close as areas move to Tier 4

By Helena Biggs | 23 December 2020

Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has today (23 December) announced that more areas of England will move into Tier 4 on Boxing Day, forcing the closure of nail and beauty businesses.…

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SalonSpy adds hygiene question to improve client’s confidence in nail salons

By Chloe Randall | 23 December 2020

Leading verified salon review site, SalonSpy, have added an additional question to its review form. The question – did our hygiene standards make you feel safe in the current environment?…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Barn at Heage, Belper, Derbyshire

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2020

Originally an outbuilding on Lucy Jerrom’s family farm, this salon studio opened its doors in September 2019. “My dad, who’s a builder, and brother, who’s a joiner, renovated the building…

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5 steps to improve your nail photos

By Katie Barnes | 22 December 2020

Taking professional, clean looking nail photos is what can set you apart from your competitors and build your brand and portfolio. A great image will stop someone scrolling on social…

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Power Up & Face Cyber Bullies

By Alex Fox | 22 December 2020

Marie Quigley & Jeanine Bailey address the issues surrounding cyber bullying, as social media platforms become home to a flow of negative comments & private messaging  Cyber bullying is taking…

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Store data at your fingertips with Lanour Beauty’s ‘smart nail’

By Chloe Randall | 22 December 2020

A nail salon in Dubai, Lanour Beauty, has unveiled the ‘smart nail.’ The smart nail is a cutting edge contactless microchip, which is applied as part of a manicure that…

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TGB Brunch & Learn

The GelBottle Inc’s Brunch & Learn The GelBottle Inc is thrilled to invite you to a special post-party TGB Brunch…

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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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