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Nail tech reveals how her salon in Austria has adapted post-lockdown

By Alex Fox | 14 May 2020

As salons open up across Austria following Covid-19 lockdown, salon owner Cait Hill gives an insight into how the new salon landscape lies & the protocols she’s installed to stay…

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OPI reimagines the metallic nail trend with Neo-Pearl collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 May 2020

OPI has released the Neo-Pearl collection for spring 2020. The 12-piece collection sees a palette of iridescent pinks, purples, blues and nudes; combining natural translucence and luminosity for a soft…

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Coronavirus: MPs issue Call to Action to support beauty industry during lockdown

By Scratch Staff | 13 May 2020

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing heard from industry representatives on the impact that coronavirus pandemic on the sector in a virtual session. Panelists from industry associations…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Spring florals

By Callie Iley | 13 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs that were inspired by spring florals. Challenges will be posted across our…

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The Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell…

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Coty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost…

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GS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha

By Sophie Nutt | 12 May 2020

We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, says detailed 3D work has been popular with clients on her social…

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The NHBF responds to Boris Johnson’s Sunday 10 May address with call for clarification

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Following the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, hair and beauty businesses in England are not expected to re-open until at least 4 July. The National Hair &…

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

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