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Revealed: the 5 biggest men’s care trends of the moment

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2020

Men’s grooming has seen a slow burn within the beauty and personal care industries, however it is unarguably seen a growth in popularity year-on-year, as brands increasingly target the sector…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: JUNGLE FEVER

By Callie Iley | 22 May 2020

Techs were tasked with creating nail art inspired by ‘Jungle Fever’ in the latest challenge from Scratch – check out all the roar-some entries below! The next task will be…

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Coronavirus: Scotland announces that ‘retail services’ can reopen in Phase 3

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2020

The Scottish Government has released a 46-page document detailing its route map out of lockdown. The COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making outlines that personal retail services including hairdressers (and…

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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2020

Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from…

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Salon System relaunches LashTint range & adds 2 new shades

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2020

Salon System has relaunched its LashTint range, seeing a new design, formula and two new tint shades. The new vegan-friendly LashTint formula is highly pigmented while offering a cream consistency…

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Facebook & Instagram set up Shops feature for businesses

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2020

Facebook and Instagram have launched Shops, a feature that allows consumers to buy and sell products directly on both platforms in a few clicks – without having to leave the app. If…

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Coronavirus: Nail tech creates action squad to help elderly Suffolk community

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2020

Nail technician, Jamie Nunn, has set up the Matilda-Rose Action Squad to support vulnerable people in his community in Haverhill, Suffolk. “I named the squad after my nail and beauty…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: SWEET TREATS

By Callie Iley | 20 May 2020

Check out all the entries to latest challenge from Scratch, where we tasked techs with creating designs inspired by their favourite Sweet Treats! The next task will be posted across…

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Online nail championship calls for entries from techs across the globe

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2020

NailOn Global Nail Championship has launched – offering an opportunity for techs worldwide to keep creativity levels high, regardless of skill level. Created by the team at Innovation Beauty Academy,…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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