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Salon in the Spotlight: Trieu Nails London, Bethnal Green

By Kat Hill | 12 August 2020

With its industrial exposed brickwork and bar to serve clients sophisticated drinks, this salon sets itself apart with its trendy and relaxed vibe. Founded by Lynn Trieu and Habibur Rahman,…

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Here’s how one beauty salon owner manages client no-shows

By Guest Writer | 11 August 2020

Thanh Vu, managing director of Dream Nails, reveals her policy and actions towards client no-shows… As an owner of four salons, I’ve experienced a number of challenges, and no-shows seem…

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Pure Nails looks to the Festival of Lights for autumn nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 11 August 2020

Inspired by the bright lights and dark nights of the upcoming autumnal season, Pure Nails has revealed its latest collection of six new Halo Gel Polish shades. Available to purchase…

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#NOWTRENDING Pink summer tie-dye nails by Beth Jakabfy

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2020

Beth Jakabfy, of Blossom Tree Beauty, talks to Scratch about how she created this striking & summery pink tie-dye design. “I started my own business working from home after training…

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OPI celebrates the culture of Milan with 12-piece autumn nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 August 2020

OPI has sought inspiration from Italy’s cultural and fashion capital, Milan, for its autumn 2020 nail colour shades. The 12-piece Muse of Milan collection is available in three formulas; Nail…

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NAF! Stuff launches Safe, Happy Hands range

By Kat Hill | 10 August 2020

NAF! Stuff has developed a pocket-friendly sanitising hand care range that’s both easy to use and kind to skin. Created by the NAF! Salon team, the range sees a Hydrating…

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TECH TALK: Get to know Emily Cording of Cuteycles Nails By Emily

By Helena Biggs | 9 August 2020

Glean an insight into the daily nail life of Emily Cording, a talented tech from Castleford with a fondness for natural nail care and oh-so arty overlays… How did your…

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Salon Chat duo reveals nail tech notebook

By Kat Hill | 9 August 2020

The team behind Salon Chat has revealed a notebook planner specially designed for nail professionals to aid with both business and social media activities. Created by Kelly Colley of Lavish Nails,…

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3 reasons why your beauty business should consider voucher codes in affiliate marketing campaigns

By Guest Writer | 8 August 2020

Virginia Rizzi, head of affiliate marketing at the SEO and digital marketing agency Glass Digital, shares her insight into why your beauty business should offer discount codes and cash back…

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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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