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Sprinkle & add shine with 4 Indigo Nails dusts

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2020

Dazzle clients with a sprinkling of one of the four flame effect Nail Dusts from professional nail brand, Indigo Nails. The dusts, which can be burnished into enhancement products, are…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Buffed Beauty Bar, West Yorkshire

By Kat Hill | 5 August 2020

Starting as a cosy salon, Buffed Beauty Bar in Keighley, West Yorkshire, has grown with Bethany Savage’s career. After moving to a bigger premises in November, the salon has now become…

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5 ways to boost success via your social media platforms

By Katie Barnes | 4 August 2020

Nail tech, educator & winner of the Scratch Stars Best Use of Social Media award 2016, Katie Barnes, reveals her 5 top tips for making the most of your social…

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Treat dehydrated skin with BeautyLab 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 4 August 2020

BeautyLab London has launched the 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum, ideal for retailing to clients or incorporating into in-salon facial treatments. Targeting multiple skin layers, the serum is infused…

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#NOWTRENDING Peach & gold foil nails by Nikki Patterson

By Callie Iley | 4 August 2020

Nikki Patterson of Eat Sleep Polish, chats to Scratch about her career, hopes for the future, and how to create this perfectly peachy design… “I have been doing nails for…

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Shake up nail designs with NSI UK Cocktail Glitters

By Kat Hill | 4 August 2020

Serve up sparkling summer nail designs with the new collection of Cocktail Glitters from NSI UK. Ideal for adding a twist to nail art designs, the glitters can also be…

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BeautyBacked.com initiative launches to raise funds & support for beauty sector

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2020

The Beauty Backed initiative has been launched with Go Fund Me Fundraiser and Change.org Petition platforms to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the beauty industry in its entirety.…

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Campaign calls for govt to issue vouchers for the beauty sector to support struggling businesses

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2020

Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is…

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The most Googled skincare ingredients of the year

By Kat Hill | 3 August 2020

Beauty & skincare supplier, Cult Beauty, has discovered the most searched for skincare ingredients of the year so far. Using data from search engine, Google, including the most searched skin…

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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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