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Over 30% of women turn to beauty pros to fix DIY treatments post-lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 31 August 2020

A recent poll commissioned by UK shopping centre, centre:mk, has revealed that despite almost 50% of women saying they’d tried DIY beauty hacks at home during lockdown, 33% of also…

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Covid-Safe USA Nail Event Proves Huge Success

By Alex Fox | 30 August 2020

Running successfully for 10 years now, the Nail Camp events, organised in the USA by Jessica Briarmoon, have been a mecca for techs that desire a four-day break that’s all…

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Open for entries – Oceania Nail Photo Comp

By Alex Fox | 29 August 2020

There is still time to enter the photographic categories of the Oceania Nail Championships, to be held at the Perth Hair & Beauty Expo hosted by Ascot Racecourse in Perth,…

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Cosmetics industry predicted to move towards up-cycled ingredients

By Sophie Nutt | 29 August 2020

Food byproducts are being increasingly up-cycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry, according to Ecovia Intelligence. Food byproducts are already established as a source of natural ingredients and some,…

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TECH TALK: Phoebe of Pheebs Nails

By Callie Iley | 29 August 2020

Scratch chats with Phoebe of Pheebs Nails, a talented tech with a love for natural nails, about her experiences and time in the industry. “As far as my industry inspirations…

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A Wealth of Top Training & Tips for Techs

By Alex Fox | 28 August 2020

It’s no secret that Sam Biddle is a great nail art educator, with a wealth of online nail art courses on offer for all ages, skill sets and schedules. Sam…

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Why stepping out of your comfort zone can welcome rewards in the beauty biz

By Guest Writer | 28 August 2020

Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, reveals why you should step out of your comfort zone in order to reap greater rewards…  Habits can…

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How to use email marketing for your beauty business

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

Staying in touch with your clients through email marketing allows you to maintain a relationship with your clients in a professional manner. “I believe this is one of the most…

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8 ways to boost your social media

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

Is your social media not growing as quickly as you’d like? Rachel Horrocks, Sweet Squared content marketing manager, shares her top tips… Post quality content – Showcase your work and what…

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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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