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Health conscious consumers driving cannabis beauty trend

By Sophie Nutt | 23 August 2019

According to GlobalData, today’s health-conscious consumers seek beauty and grooming solutions that are ‘effective’ and ‘contain natural formulations’, with many brands turning to cannabis formulations to stand out with natural…

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British Beauty Council launches beauty brand competition

By Kat Hill | 23 August 2019

The British Beauty Council has partnered with Covent Garden and World’s Global Style Network (WGSN) to reveal a new competition – Next British Beauty Brand. On 13 September, brand representatives…

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Embrace autumn with new Light Elegance Buttercream gels

By Helena Biggs | 23 August 2019

Light Elegance has sought inspiration from Japan and the gentle shift from sun and sea to fires and leaves for its latest Buttercreams nail shades. Shibui offers ‘a calming yet…

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Treat nails with the Ethos range from Bio Sculpture

By Sophie Nutt | 22 August 2019

Bio Sculpture has refreshed its nail treatment range and launched Ethos; eight improved formulas for natural nail care. Bio Sculpture wanted to increase and promote nail health in a way…

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Robbie Tomkins on working with celebrities

By Sophie Nutt | 22 August 2019

When I tell people I am a session manicurist and explain what the job entails, one of the first questions they ask is, ‘which celebrities have you worked with?‘ or…

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The Bluebeards Revenge announces official partnership with World Barber Day

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2019

Grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has announced its official partnership with World Barber Day 2019 – a charity initiative that’s raising funds for vulnerable children worldwide. World Barber Day is…

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Marilyn Monroe inspires second Gelish & Morgan Taylor collection

By Kat Hill | 21 August 2019

Gelish and Morgan Taylor have introduced a second, and equally fabulous, collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The Forever Marilyn collection for autumn will see six new elegant shades – inspired…

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Financial points to consider when buying a space for your beauty business

By Scratch Staff | 21 August 2019

Finance expert, Gary Hemming of ABC Finance, serves up some insight on funding options available to nail salon businesses… During the life of a business, there will naturally be times…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Buff Bar Bristol

By Kat Hill | 21 August 2019

“Buff Bar has grown from my own experiences with beauty, adornment and queerness,” explains Nathan Taylor, owner of Buff Bar Bristol. “I would often colour my nails as a kid,…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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