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Top tips for seasonal retailing

By Scratch Staff | 9 November 2019

CND™ and Sweet Squared EA, Elissa Newton-Smalls, reveals her top tips for seasonal retailing… What should be considered before investing in retail lines? The very first thing to consider is…

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The 2019 Gifting Guide: Stocking fillers

By Scratch Staff | 8 November 2019

Give yourself the gift of extra profit with retail-ready gift options galore… Place a basket of inexpensive stocking fillers on, or near your reception desk to tempt last-minute purchases. Don’t…

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:Yours release winter collection designed by pros

By Kat Hill | 8 November 2019

Prepare for the festive flurry of appointments with speedy nail art designs from the :Yours winter collection. Launching next week via Sweet Squared, :Yours has added two new double-sided stamping…

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How to create the perfect L&P apex

By Sophie Nutt | 7 November 2019

As such a long-standing industry system, liquid & powder acrylic (L&P) continues to develop and present new design opportunities; affording the creation of a multitude of shapes and styles. However,…

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Bubble Nails

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2019

Be inspired by the bubble nails technique, which uses foam to create an eye-catching texture and design.

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Salon in the Spotlight: Moody Hair LTD, South Shields

By Kat Hill | 6 November 2019

Blending nail treatments with hair service, Nathan Moody’s career took a turn when he chose to train in nail services. “I have had Moody Hair LTD for roughly for now…

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Phorest Salon Software hosts sustainability & wellness event

By Sophie Nutt | 5 November 2019

On Sunday 3 November, Phorest Salon Software hosted Conscious Hair & Beauty; an event designed to look at the importance of sustainability and wellness within the industry. Held at the…

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Give the gift of great skin with BeautyLab

By Kat Hill | 5 November 2019

Stock up and start selling retail-ready gift sets with four new kits from BeautyLab. Available via Gerrard International, each set boasts a carefully selected range of introductory sized product from the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Bec Dawber, Bec Dawber Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 5 November 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Bec Dawber, of Bec Dawber Nail Artist, reveals bright and colourful, unconventional Halloween nail looks have been popular with…

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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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