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ASA cracks down on botox advertising

By Zoe Wickens | 13 January 2020

A tightening of advertising rules on botulinum toxin injections by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has been welcomed by the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF). The new rules state…

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Hair & Beauty Charity announces 2020 president

By Sophie Nutt | 13 January 2020

Samantha Grocutt has been named as the elected president of the Hair & Beauty Charity for 2020. Samantha continues the role after her co-presidency with former co-president, Phillip Sharp of…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley J’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 12 January 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, wears a sparkling glitter ombre nail look. “The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB Baby was used…

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Ilona Vasiliauskiene shares her career story & highlights

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2020

Fresh from scooping third place in Scratch’sphotographic nail competition, The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2019, Ilona Vasiliauskiene is keen to share her passion for competing through her role as an…

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Mintel predicts global beauty and personal care trends for the next decade

By Sophie Nutt | 10 January 2020

Mintel has revealed its insights into the global beauty and personal care trends for the next decade in the Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends 2030 report. “Over the next…

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Get glowing with new Elemis cleanser & moisturiser

By Kat Hill | 9 January 2020

Elemis has bolstered its Superfood skincare range with two new additions – ideal for in-salon retail for home use. The Superfood CICA Calm Cleansing Foam boasts a soothing formula to…

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Award-winning nail & beauty distributor rebrands

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2020

UK distributor and training provider, Nail Harmony UK, has rebranded to Georgie Smedley Group. Managing directors, Georgie & Jason Smedley, comment: “Having the amazing Nail Harmony products has created a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Lounge at Chapelton, Aberdeen

By Kat Hill | 8 January 2020

Opening in 2017, the team at The Lounge at Chapelton have worked hard to ensure the boutique salon is the beauty go-to for residents of Chapelton, near Aberdeen. “We offer a…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 1

By Guest Writer | 8 January 2020

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice…  Hey Scratch readers! I’m back for the third year in a row to bring you the…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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