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Salon in the Spotlight: Lizzy’s Nails, Norfolk

By Kat Hill | 8 April 2020

Starting out as a mobile technician, Lizzy Wade built up a loyal clientele and was soon seeking a more permanent base for her beauty business. “I decided to set up…

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Online sales of nail products soar by 12% during lockdown

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2020

The NPD Group has reported that online sales of prestige nail products increased 12% in the week beginning 16 March 2020, when the general public were instructed to implement social…

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Tech Talk: Spreading positive vibes via a 4D Piglet

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2020

Scratch shines the spotlight on Amber-Jane McLeod, a talented tech who has crafted a 4D creation to promote positivity during the coronavirus outbreak Amber-Jane McLeod of The Little Beauty House,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 7 April 2020

We want to see the nail designs that are proving popular on your social media pages! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, says that this tropical nail look has been…

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HD Brows stylists offer discounted treatments to NHS staff

By Sophie Nutt | 7 April 2020

In this time of uncertainty and crisis, a number of HD Brows stylists and beauty therapists across the country are focusing on giving back to those who are working tirelessly…

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Session nail techs unite to gather essential products for NHS workers

By Helena Biggs | 6 April 2020

Four session nail stylists have joined forces to help acquire hand creams and protective equipment to support NHS workers. Michelle Humphrey, Michelle Class, Stephanie Staunton and Sabrina Gayle have rallied…

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Coronavirus: Learning from ‘unprecedented times’

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2020

Tracy Nash, director of Vu Nail Systems, shares her thoughts on these ‘unprecedented times’… Sit and just take a minute. Reflect on you; relax, breathe, calm. The world is wonderful…

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Beauty & personal care sales to decline by steepest rate in 60+ years due to Covid-19

By Sophie Nutt | 6 April 2020

The U.S. cosmetics and toiletries market is on track to experience the sharpest decline ever recorded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kline has been tracking the market for 60+ years…

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Truro & Penwith College scoops top award for beauty apprenticeships

By Scratch Staff | 6 April 2020

Truro & Penwith College has been recognised as the best provider of hair and beauty apprenticeships in the UK. The College scooped the Hair & Beauty Apprenticeship Provider of the…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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