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Beauty salons in Scotland could face licensing, warns NHBF

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2020

Beauty salons in Scotland that provide dermal fillers or lip enhancements could soon have to be licensed if plans being considered by the Scottish Government are introduced. The National Hair…

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Tech Talk: Tracey Hazeldon

By Zoe Wickens | 29 January 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Tracey Hazeldon, to learn more about her industry journey… Tracey Hazeldon from Ashford in Kent has been qualified as a nail tech since 2010,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Barn Mobberley, Cheshire

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2020

Set in a quaint village, this snug salon set-up can be found within the grounds of a milk farm. “I used a warm palette of pink, gold and copper to…

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A Mexican fiesta with OPI

By Zoe Wickens | 29 January 2020

To celebrate the launch of OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection inspired by Mexico City , Kat and I headed to The Conduit, a quirky yet exclusive members’ club in London. With…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4

By Guest Writer | 29 January 2020

Hey Scratch readers! From Dancing On Ice to the National Television Awards (NTAs), this week has kept me quite busy. I love seeing my work on-screen but it’s always amazing seeing the celebrities and professional…

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Add strength to nails & extend with Halo’s brush-on Easi-Build

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2020

Create natural-looking, strong enhancements with Easibuild by Halo – now available in 8ml sizes alongside the original 15ml sizes.  The brush-on builder gel boasts easy application without the need for…

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Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 6

By Guest Writer | 28 January 2020

Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 6 Sadly, it’s our last full day!…

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Meet the CND™ icons: Marian Newman

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2020

To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dominique Sharpe, Beau’tique Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 January 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dominique Sharpe, of Beau’tique Beauty, has revealed rich grape hues with added sparkle have been popular with her clients…

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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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