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Indigo Nails Lab searches for YouTube channel host

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2020

Indigo Nails Lab is looking for video-savvy nail stylist to host its YouTube channel. The Indigo Nails Lab team is looking for a host that is: Great at nail styling…

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Coronavirus: ‘Creating press-on nails saved my salon’

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2020

Lizi Cornwell shares how creating press-on nails has kept both her business and passion for nails alive in lockdown… “I started making press-on nails last year at home as an…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 3 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears hand painted sunflowers on her nails. “I absolutely love sunflowers – they’re just such a…

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How this award-winning nail tech has adapted to the UK lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 3 May 2020

Multi award-winning nail technician, Karen Brown, reveals how she has been adapting to the UK lockdown as a result of Covid-19… Hello to all of my nail kings and queens!…

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Coronavirus: At-home beauty tools top most in-demand e-commerce products

By Sophie Nutt | 2 May 2020

At-home beauty tools have topped the UK’s most in-demand beauty products as lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic continues. From the week beginning 13 April, online impressions for hair scissors increased…

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The Eve Appeal & CEW champion Get Lippy campaign

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, and industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), will unite throughout May to support the third Get Lippy campaign. Through a series of activities and…

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Sam Biddle launches daily nail art live videos

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Nail educator, Sam Biddle, has revealed a new nail art challenge with a series of live videos. The Nail Art @ Noon with Sam Biddle series will see a daily…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: POP ART

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating design that inspired by pop art! The next task will be posted…

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How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner

By Sophie Nutt | 30 April 2020

Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a…

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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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