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Lash Perfect launch Ultimate Pro Adhesive System

By Sophie Nutt | 18 October 2019

Lash Perfect has revealed the Ultimate Pro Adhesive System for the application of eyelash extensions. Ultimate Pro is a specialist three-step system for the quick and effective application of eyelash…

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UK nail techs scoop top Akzentz awards

By Helena Biggs | 18 October 2019

Multi award-winning nail tech and business owner, Hazel Dixon, has been awarded the ACE Global Educator Award 2019 by Akzentz, with colleague, Kayley Cairns, awarded Top Competitor of the Year,…

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Celebrating with Nailpad

By Kat Hill | 18 October 2019

Scratch’s Kat headed to Ealing, London, to help celebrate the official launch of Nailpad. Held at a local eatery, Osteria Del Portico, the evening was a celebration of the twin’s…

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Robbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world

By Sophie Nutt | 17 October 2019

As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some…

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Salon in the Spotlight: BeeBee Beauty Salon, Oakham

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2019

Stepping inside Mali Palmer’s salon, BeeBee Beauty Salon, is a warm and welcoming experience. “The salon is very cosy,” smiles Mali. “It is designed to make you feel like you are…

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6 reasons why nail competitions can help your salon work

By Katie Barnes | 15 October 2019

Sometimes, it really is the taking part that counts. If you do not win a nail competition, there is always something to learn. Setting aside the element of placing, competing…

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Sweet Treats!

By Scratch Staff | 15 October 2019
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Add sparkle to nail designs with Lecenté autumn collection

By Kat Hill | 15 October 2019

Lecenté has revealed its autumn collection, seeing six new sparkling glitter and four new foils. The new glittery additions join Lecenté’s popular Multi Glitz category. Some also feature shapes, such…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kayley Cairns, Naily Kayley

By Sophie Nutt | 15 October 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kayley Cairns, of Naily Kayley, reveals darker shades paired with Swarovski crystals are popular with her clients recently. “Darker…

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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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