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How to keep staff happy

By Sophie Nutt | 25 July 2019

Finding an ideal candidate and offering them the job is not the end of the salon recruitment process. Retaining staff is an ongoing responsibility and ensuring their happiness is key…

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Margaret Dabbs shares 10 ways to look after feet in the heat

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2019

Margaret Dabbs, foot expert and CEO of Margaret Dabbs London, shares her advice on how to take care of feet in this heatwave… How can heat negatively affect the heat?…

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Better brows thanks to HD Brows

By Kat Hill | 24 July 2019

Yesterday I hotfooted to London’s 1 Harley Street for a treatment try-out with HD Brows to celebrate the launch of the new Better Brows trio. The new product additions include:…

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What it takes to become & remain a successful nail technician

By Katie Barnes | 23 July 2019

Becoming a nail technician is often a career choice that is snubbed and looked down upon. It is often perceived as ‘just painting nails’. Anyone that has ever tried to…

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NHF/NBF on the importance of patch testing

By Kat Hill | 23 July 2019

Caroline Larissey is the NHF/NBF’s director of quality & standards, reveals the importance of patch testing within any beauty business… “Allergy alert and sensitivity testing are vital to protect your…

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£150k raised by Saks Hair & Beauty for The Eve Appeal

By Kat Hill | 23 July 2019

Fundraising efforts by Saks Hair & Beauty UK has raised £150,000 for The Eve Appeal. The total raised so far goes towards Saks’ target of £250k to help aid research…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 23 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals fun 90s trends are proving popular with her clients. “Lately I’ve…

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‘Love Island effect’ boosts UK men’s grooming market

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2019

The UK male grooming and fragrance markets have seen an increase in value, which is believed to be linked to the popularity of Love Island. The total value of the men’s…

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The Scratch Stars Party 2019

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2019

Explore the snaps from The Scratch Stars Party 2019 – hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal at Proud, Embankment on Sunday 21 July 2019. Scratch magazine and sponsors of the event revealed…

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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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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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