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#NOWTRENDING Smoky lilac marble nails by Jessica Prout

By Callie Iley | 22 September 2020

Scratch chats with Jessica Prout, of Jessica Prout Nails, about her creative flair and love for all things nail art! In 2011, I stopped hairdressing, as it became something that…

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From vehicle tech to nail tech: Louise Dennis shares her career story

By Alex Fox | 22 September 2020

Blending a man’s world with a woman’s most of her working life, gives mobile nail tech and freelance educator, Louise Dennis of LouD Nail Design in Colchester, a unique perspective…

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Pink Grapefruit cuticle oil joins NAF! Stuff Pro collection

By Alex Fox | 21 September 2020

NAF! Stuff Pro has added the punchy Pink Grapefruit scent to its range of cuticle oils. A mood balancing and stress reducing scent, this zingy, citrus aroma is available in…

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Be retail-ready with Mad Beauty Friends collection

By Sophie Nutt | 21 September 2020

Marking 25 years after the iconic TV programme first aired, Mad Beauty has teamed up with Warner Brothers to create a Friends-themed beauty gifting range. The range sees a variety of…

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Complement autumn looks with Indigo Nails’ 9-piece Guilty gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2020

Indigo Nails Lab has unveiled its autumn 2020 gel polish collection, Guilty. Designed for self-confident, active women, the Guilty range features nine diverse nail shades for a bold finish to…

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Cater to oily & blemish-prone skin types with Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2020

Murad has lunched Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel; an oil-free, non-comedogenic gel moisturiser to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin, the purifying lightweight hydrator…

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TECH TALK: Natasha Jasmine Payne of NailsBloodyNails

By Callie Iley | 19 September 2020

Scratch chats to Natasha Jasmine Payne, of NailsBloodyNails, about her love for her job as a nail tech and the endless creativity in the industry…   What is it about…

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Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skincare products

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2020

More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often…

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CND™ creates statement nail looks for Gareth Pugh’s The Reconstruction

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2020

Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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