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How to prevent nail crystals from falling off & ruining designs

By Scratch Staff | 29 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Hazel Dixon reveals how to apply & perfect crystal application About Hazel “For many…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elizabeth Jones, of Nail Art by Elizabeth, wears a super cute Peter Rabbit-inspired design. “My inspiration for this nail design…

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Create a cracking effect on nails with Crystal Nails’ Mosaic Crystal Liquid

By Zoe Wickens | 28 March 2020

Crystal Nails has released its Mosaic Crystal Liquid, a decoration gel with cracking effect. Shades introduced for spring include Pink, Baby Pink, Peach and White. The product can be used…

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8 questions for Abigail Garvey

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2020

1.Tell us about your training… I started my nail training in 2008 after I had completed my beauty therapy training. I enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 in artificial nail…

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Coronavirus: Karen Betts donates 100,000 face masks & gloves to NHS

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2020

Founder of Nouveau Beauty Group, Karen Betts, is donating 100,000 face masks, gloves, hand sanitisers and disinfectant wipes to the NHS. Like many others, Karen has had to temporarily close…

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Eleventh Hour Beauty launches with #StandWithSalons campaign led by Olivia Bowen

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2020

Eleventh Hour Beauty is the new online platform that helps hair and beauty businesses fill empty slots, and customers find last-minute appointments, and launches today with a #StandWithSalons campaign led…

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Coronavirus: Self employed workers to have 80% of wages covered by government

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired on…

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Peacći unveils income opportunity for techs amid coronavirus outbreak

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have…

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Treatwell petitions for industry economic hardship relief

By Kat Hill | 26 March 2020

Treatwell is taking action to support the hair and beauty industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of initiatives. A petition has been launched by the beauty…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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