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Named & shamed: Beauty businesses not paying correct wages to be listed

By Zoe Wickens | 24 February 2020

Businesses who fail to pay their workers the correct National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage will have their names published to the public from April 2020, warns the National…

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Scratch Snap: February 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2020

Take a look at all of the entries from the February Scratch Snap salon nail art challenge! The theme for February was ‘love is in the air’ with Hannah Garbett, managing…

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An online journey around the natural nail unit

By Scratch Staff | 24 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Tracy Shelverton offers an insight into the natural nail unit About Tracy…

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#ManiMonday: Striking crystal nails by Claire Wheeler

By Zoe Wickens | 24 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on a funky crystal-studded nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Claire Wheeler, owner of home nail business Beauty and the Wish in…

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London Fashion Week AW20: Sheer simplicity @ Richard Quinn

By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2020

Extravagant, theatrical style and eccentric doll-like dresses framed Richard Quinn’s dream house for his London Fashion Week AW20 showcase, balanced with a stunningly subtle nail look. Lead nail technician, Sylvie…

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Gems Pretty in Spring gel polish collection unveiled

By Zoe Wickens | 23 February 2020

A new gel polish collection by nail educator Gemma Lambert’s The Nail Team has been released. The Pretty in Spring gel polish collection is composed of a mixture of pastel…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Hunns, Beauty With Sarah

By Sophie Nutt | 23 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Hunns, of Beauty With Sarah, wears an 80’s print-inspired nail look. “I created these nails using Premier Gel in…

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Jessica introduces new nail colours for the festival season

By Zoe Wickens | 22 February 2020

A new collection of nail colours ideal for the festival season has been released by Jessica. Named Indie Fest, the new collection features a medley of shades that reflect fun…

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9 Nail Questions for Pure Nails ambassador, Niamh Hartley

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2020

1.Tell us about your training… I went to college in 2013 to study Beauty Therapy. During the manicure and pedicure sections, I found my love for nails. Once finishing that…

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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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