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INK adds superior high-shine top coat to gel polish range

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2020

INK London has introduced Rock Plus to its range; a gel polish top coat that surpasses the original Rock top coat in offering next-level shine and shine longevity. Designed to…

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Shine with Vu Nail Systems hard gel system

By Kat Hill | 18 January 2020

Let your nail services shine with the Vu Nail Systems Shine Hard Gel system. The versatile one phase hard gel can be used in a variety of nail services –…

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Scentered releases hand wash & lotion duo to help de-stress

By Helena Biggs | 17 January 2020

Beauty brand, Scentered, has released a hand wash and lotion duo; designed to help release day-t0-day tension. The brand, which focuses on producing products that help busy individuals to stop,…

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Helen Burton-Ward on how to prep the natural nail

By Sophie Nutt | 17 January 2020

Whether you’re providing a natural nail service or perfecting the nail plate for enhancement application, a thorough consultation is imperative. If you don’t complete a consultation before every service, you…

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The Future 100 report identifies beauty trends to shape the new decade

By Sophie Nutt | 17 January 2020

Wunderman Thompson Intelligence has forecasted 100 trends that will shape the new decade in its The Future 100: 2020 report. The report covers 10 trend segments including brands and marketing,…

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Cosmetify predicts the beauty brands, products & trends set to rise in 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 16 January 2020

Cosmetify has predicted the brands, products and trends set to be big in the beauty industry this year. Beauty brands The following brands have seen an increase in the percentage…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Leah’s Beauty, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2020

Setting up to create a better work and life balance as a new mum, Leah Slater moved her beauty business back home. “While I was on maternity leave, I decided…

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Wrist rests launched to ease pain caused by nail tekking

By Zoe Wickens | 15 January 2020

A sole trader from Sheffield has launched an online shop selling wrist rests to help ease the pain that can be caused by nail tekking. GB Wrist Rests retails rests…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 2

By Guest Writer | 15 January 2020

Hi Scratch readers! I’m back again for another jam-packed week of nail art behind the scenes at Dancing On Ice. This week I had the help of my assistant Hannah, of @bananasbeauty_,…

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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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