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Why it’s important to respect ‘the basics’ in your nail training

By Katie Barnes | 16 September 2019

As a successful and professional nail technician, ongoing training is essential for a long and prosperous career – and each skill must be mastered in stages for success. Prerequisites are…

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MANI MONDAY: Half print

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s no doubt that cow print has been the trend on everyones nails this summer, including the…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 15 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears an opal-effect nail design inspired by a fellow tech. “To create this nail look…

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Spongellé adds eight fragranced hand creams to range

By Helena Biggs | 15 September 2019

Body care brand, Spongellé, has added eight sumptuous hand creams to its range of fragrance-infused products. The brand, renowned for its sponges and pedi buffers, packs its products with ingredients…

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Bright CND™ nail hues walk runway for Pam Hogg SS20

By Kat Hill | 14 September 2019

Pops of bright nail colours walked the runway at Pam Hogg’s SS20 showcase at London Fashion Week. The CND™ & Sweet Squared team were lead by Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Scratch Stars…

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Medically approved app to help back pain launches

By Sophie Nutt | 13 September 2019

Digital therapy company, Kaia Health, has launched the first medically approved back pain app in the EU and UK aiming to end the epidemic of work-induced back pain. According to…

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My experience of London Beauty Week

By Sophie Nutt | 13 September 2019

Yesterday, myself and assistant editor, Kat, had the pleasure of popping to the capital and spending the entire day getting stuck into London Beauty Week, courtesy of the British Beauty…

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Rebecca Isaac on one stroke & her nail heroes

By Kat Hill | 13 September 2019

Scratch Stars 2018 & 2019 One Stroke Artist of the Year, Rebecca Isaac, shares her career journey, nail hers and favourite products… Tell us about your training… I started my nail…

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Vintage beauty inspires Jessica’s AW19 nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 12 September 2019

Jessica Cosmetics is encouraging nail clients to ‘take a nostalgic road trip down memory lane’ with its autumn/winter nail colour collection; Vintage Beauty. Inspired by the polished paintwork of a…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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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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