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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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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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Lauren McBride hailed Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards

By Alex Fox | 8 July 2020

Bournemouth-based nail tech, Lauren McBride, has been crowned Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Having trained 17 years ago under CND educator, Jacqui…

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Industry professionals join forces to launch Black Aesthetic Advisory Board

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2020

Four award-winning aesthetic professionals have joined forces to establish the Black Aesthetic Advisory Board (BAAB) with an aim to investigate the experiences of black practitioners within aesthetics, as well as…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: FESTIVAL FUN

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2020

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

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Salon System shows support for Hair & Beauty Charity

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2020

Salon System has it’s support and sponsorship of the industry’s Hair & Beauty Charity. The UK-based organisation is the official charity of the hair and beauty industries; an independent service…

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How to remove the cuticle safely

By Katie Barnes | 7 July 2020

The cuticle can be unsightly and if not removed from the nail plate correctly, can lead to service breakdown. To safely work on this area, firstly it is essential to…

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CTPA publishes annual report with a focus on moving forward post-Brexit

By Alex Fox | 7 July 2020

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) Annual Report has been published and outlines strategies moving forward post-brexit with a focus on its mission – it also welcomes a new…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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