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TECH TALK: Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails
Scratch catches up with Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails, a home-based salon in Melbourne, Australia, about her life as a nail tech… “I studied and qualified as…
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Nail art: How to perfect animal portraits on nails
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… THIS MONTH: Beauty2Trs adds exciting new course to it repertoire with animal portrait painting by Australia’s…
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Neon brights combine in Luxe Gel Hot Summer Nights collection
Create vibrant, neon-effect nail looks for clients this summer with the Hot Summer Nights collection from Luxe Gel. Featuring six highly pigmented gel polish shades, the collection comprises neon-effect hues…
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[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services
Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared…
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Close contact beauty services CAN resume in England from 15 August
In a late statement on 13 August, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that close contact beauty services can resume in England from Saturday 15 August. The announcement follows a number…
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Waxing in the summer months: points to note
Anjula Thakar, waxing expert & Salon System educator, shares her advice for a smooth wax service in the summer season… Pre-treatment If your clients would like super smooth hair free…
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Keep nail tools & bottles secure with Nail Buddy
Do you have a habit of knocking bottles of nail polish or gel polish over while you work? Help prevent mishaps with the handy Nail Buddy. Designed by beauty therapist,…
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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: STARS
Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by stars! The next task will be posted across our social media –…
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Revealed: What the beauty sector will look like in 2030
‘More transparent’ and with a focus on ‘clean beauty’ are just two of the predictions for the 2030 beauty sector, according to global market research & insight company, Mintel. The…
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