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How one therapist created hand care products for key workers

By Guest Writer | 5 June 2020

Beauty therapist, Beverley Braisdell, shares the story of fellow beauty pro, Emma Harvey – who has created a hand cream and serum for NHS frontline staff & key workers… When…

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Liz McKeon launches Salon Business Academy

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2020

International speaker, educator and beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, has launched the Liz McKeon Salon Business Academy. The online course combines instructional seminars in an easy-to-follow format that will help…

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How to care for silicone practice hands

By Guest Writer | 4 June 2020

Theresa Foddering shares her maintenance advice for silicone practice hands… With salons closed and nail professionals in isolation, there has been one hot commodity in lockdown: the silicone practice hand. We all…

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How to boost retail sales during & post lockdown

By Guest Writer | 4 June 2020

Beauty brand consultants and founders of Buzz Beauté, Denise Dente & Jessica Quick, discuss how to up the ante on your retail during and post lockdown… Denise Dente Jessica Quick Service…

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Beauty therapy is third most anticipated post-lockdown activity

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2020

It has been revealed that beauty therapy is the third most anticipated post-lockdown activity amongst UK consumers. Data was collected by Kantar Media between the first week of the lockdown…

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Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec launches nail art design sketch book

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2020

On National Nail Polish Day (1 June), and in tribute to the day she lost her mother, celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec has launched a nail art book by which consumers…

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ABT accredits online nail courses

By Kat Hill | 2 June 2020

Insurance provider, Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT), has allowed for online courses to be ‘acceptable for insurance purposes’. This will allow ABT accredited members to deliver accredited live education via online…

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#NOWTRENDING: Rainbow camo & intergalactic nail by Scott Featherstone

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2020

Get to know Scott Featherstone of Dapper & Dolly, as he shares some eye-catching nail creations and inspirations… “I began my nail journey back in 2015. It was an accident…

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NHBF welcomes further support for employed & self-employed

By Scratch Staff | 1 June 2020

The NHBF has welcomed the latest announcement on Friday (30 May 2020) by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, giving further details on the next phase of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention…

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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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