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Salon Chat: How to overcome the pressures of social media

By Guest Writer | 7 September 2020

Salon Chat hosts, Kelly Colley of Lavish Nails and Isabel Porter of The Beauty Garage, share their thoughts on the nail sector… I’m typing this out on a bank holiday Monday…

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Get clients excited about autumn/winter beauty with Mii Cosmetics

By Sophie Nutt | 6 September 2020

Mii Cosmetics has released the Molten Luxe Baked Palette and Shimmer & Sparkle Mineral Dust in time for the autumn/winter season. Ideal for retailing or incorporating into professional make-up services,…

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London creates alliance to wake up economy

By Alex Fox | 6 September 2020

We stayed at home. We stood still and took stock of the world around us. Then we stepped into action; wrote risk assessments, changed the way we clean, work, walk,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: AM Sanctuary, Rothwell, Northamptonshire

By Kat Hill | 5 September 2020

Tucked away in a historic corner of town, Amy Measey’s salon, AM Sanctuary, sees a tranquil spot for appointments. Featuring original stone brick walls, fireplaces and exposed beams, Amy wanted…

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TECH TALK: Sharnleigh White of Nails by Sharnleigh

By Callie Iley | 5 September 2020

Scratch chats with Sharnleigh White of Nails by Sharnleigh about her love of nail art and hopes for the future.   After years of working in all different types of…

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Paulina Mucha shares her career story & passion for teaching

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2020

Nail artist, educator and competition judge, Paulina Mucha, chats to Scratch about her career story, passion for teaching and goals for the future…  My journey into the nail industry In 2015, I decided to…

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Magpie Beauty launches Perfect Poly acrygel range

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched its Perfect Poly acrygel range, boasting a strong yet flexible formula ideal for overlays and enhancements. Perfect Poly cures under LED light, and techs are able…

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Scratch pays its respects to Joseph Pham

By Alex Fox | 3 September 2020

It is with sadness that the industry says goodbye to one of its personalities and pioneers. Highly skilled in technique, Joseph was a master at sharing information, bringing techs together…

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Sanitise & refresh with Hive Citrus Fusion Hand & Foot Hygiene Spray

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2020

Create the perfect start to manicure and pedicure treatments with the Hive Hand & Foot Hygiene Spray with Citrus Fusion. Designed to sanitise and cleanse the treatment area, the refreshing…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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