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Sally Beauty opens first store in Birmingham

By Sophie Nutt | 26 November 2019

Sally Salon Services is holding a grand opening event to celebrate the arrival of Birmingham’s first ever Sally Beauty store. On Monday 2nd December, the new store will be officially…

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How to maximise tanning treatment bookings this party season

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019

The experts at Sienna X explain why you should plan your marketing to maximise party season tanning… “Now is the perfect time to start planning for the upcoming Christmas season and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 26 November 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think…

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Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide

By Metta Francis | 25 November 2019

Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing…

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Scratch Snap: November 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Take a look at all of the entries from the November Scratch Snap salon nail art competition! The theme for November was ‘the night sky’ with Toni Larkin, INK London…

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Why & how to take care of yourself at the nail desk

By Katie Barnes | 25 November 2019

Many nail techs go home after a long day with aches and pains in their hands, shoulders and back. A tech’s hands are vital for performing the job, yet too…

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The 2019 Gifting Guide: Noel Nails & Handy Hand Creams

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Give yourself the gift of extra profit with retail-ready gift options galore…

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Festive Scents

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Entice clients with festively scented product to upgrade their treatment…

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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in…

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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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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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