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Retail Christmas beauty gifts with CND™

By Kat Hill | 24 November 2020

Stock up on stocking fillers and pull in profit with retail-ready gifts thanks to CND™’s range of seasonal sets. Available now via UK distributor, Sweet Squared, the collection of retail-friendly products…

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Nail & beauty salons in England can reopen on 2 December

By Helena Biggs | 23 November 2020

Lockdown restrictions will be lifted from 2 December and nail and beauty salons can reopen revealed prime minister, Boris Johnson, in a statement to parliament today (23 November).  Broadcasting from…

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The Gel Bottle Inc becomes first nail brand to launch products into space

By Helena Biggs | 23 November 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has celebrated the launch of its galactic-inspired Infinity nail colour collection by sending the 10 shades into space. In an industry first, TGB founder Daisy Kalnina,…

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Scratch Snap: November 2020

By Kat Hill | 23 November 2020

In a super sweet showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created some delectable nail designs in the bid to win a prize.…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November

By Scratch Staff | 23 November 2020

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Lucy Conner. In a super sweet showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for…

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Nail tech launches sharpening service to keep tools performing at their best

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2020

Katie Barnes, the award-winning Warwick nail tech who has founded her own tool range, has launched a sharpening service. The service is available to nail techs using any tool brand,…

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Gloved adds fragranced hand sanitiser to range

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2020

Luxury hand care brand, Gloved by Tom Daxon has added a fragranced hand sanitiser to its range of  products. The sanitiser is enriched with natural ingredients to offer a formula…

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Fall in love with Light Elegance’s The Art of Kissing nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 21 November 2020

Pucker up this winter and prepare to fall in love with six sumptuous gel nail shades from Light Elegance. Available in the ButterCream formula, which glides on the nail and…

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TECH TALK: Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box

By Callie Iley | 21 November 2020

Scratch chats with Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box about his life as a nail tech and his incredible fundraising efforts.   What is your all time favourite nail product?…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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