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UK distributor announced for Astonishing Nails

By Helena Biggs | 15 December 2019

Staffordshire Nail Academy Ltd has been unveiled as distributor of the Astonishing Nails brand in the UK. Run by husband and wife team, Andrew and Hannah Garbett, the duo shares…

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VTCT launches Grants & Bursaries Programme

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2019

The Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) has launched the Grants and Bursaries Programme to support disadvantaged learners through their studies. The focus is to assist and support learners aged 16-25 years taking…

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Wax:One launches branded bed cover

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2019

Spruce up your treatment and stay on brand during wax services with the new Wax:One Bed Cover. The branded cover is made from a super-soft, lightweight and stretchy material, meaning…

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What to look for in a professional lash brand

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2019

Ruth Atkins, lash expert and Salon System educator, reveals some points to consider when selecting a lash brand or training provider… “When a technician is looking for a lash brand…

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BeautyLab ensures HDTV-ready skin for X Factor: Celebrity finalists

By Scratch Staff | 14 December 2019

Skincare brand, BeautyLab, returned to the set of the X Factor for another year to tend to the complexions of this year’s X Factor: Celebrity contestants. The brand, which has partnered with…

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Indulge clients with BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2019

Encourage clients to practice a spot of self care in the comfort of their own home this winter with the BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set. The gift set includes…

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Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy introduces VTCT Swedish Body Massage Course

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2019

Fancy kicking off the new year by training in a new skill? The Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has introduced the 10-week VTCT Swedish Body Massage Course to its range of…

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What does a Conservative election win mean for salons?

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2019

The NHBF analyses the conservative election win and what it will mean for salons… Boris Johnson’s government has been re-elected with a strong majority, making it very likely that the…

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Retail sales drive December boost for salons

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2019

New stats from Phorest Salon Software have revealed that retail sales are the the main driver of December success for salons. Phorest looked at over 6,000 salons in the US,…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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