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Brighten your nail colour range with the Cuccio Rainbow Sorbet collection

By Sophie Nutt | 10 July 2020

Cuccio has launched its Rainbow Sorbet collection, bursting with a mix of vibrant and pastel shades for summer. Featuring eight creamy tones, the collection includes: Punch Sorbet Dragon Fruit Sorbet…

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PPE kits launched to ensure safe return to work for salon staff

By Alex Fox | 10 July 2020

As nail and beauty salons have been given the green light to re-open on Monday (13 July), it is imperative that the salon – and its staff – are completely…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: THE CIRCUS

By Callie Iley | 10 July 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs that were inspired by The Circus! The next task will be posted across our…

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Nail & beauty salons can re-open from 13 July in England

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Nail & beauty salons can re-open in England from this Monday 13 July. This announcement was delivered by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport this afternoon, alongside…

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Magpie pretty in pink

Perfect pink nail looks with Magpie Beauty Gel Colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched its latest Gel Colour collection, Pretty In Pink. Comprising a stunning selection of five cover pinks, shimmer pinks and full coverage pinks, the classic collection features…

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Nail & beauty salons in Scotland can reopen from 22 July

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Nail and beauty salons in Scotland have been given the green light to re-open from 22 July. Speaking in the Scottish parliament this afternoon, Nicola Sturgeon gave major updates to…

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How to ensure clients are prepared for your return to work

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, explains how you can make sure that your clients are prepared for your return to work… It’s…

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Mintel releases report on how the beauty industry survives a recession

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Global market research provider, Mintel, has revealed the ‘How the beauty industry survives a recession’ report following the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy. In May…

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Serene dreams

Promote calm in your salon or spa with soundtrack from Stuart Jones

By Alex Fox | 8 July 2020

Stuart Jones has released his latest salon and spa wellbeing album, Serene Dreams. The album offers nearly 60 minutes of calming, beautiful melodies, affording lush orchestral arrangements topped with a…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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