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Your session styling questions: answered!

By Sophie Nutt | 1 August 2019

Session stylist and Scratch columnist, Robbie Tomkins, invited you to ask him any questions about the session world. Here, he answers those questions with the help of session techs Michelle Humphrey and…

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British Beauty Council to host first London Beauty Week

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2019

The British Beauty Council and Covent Garden have teamed up to celebrate the beauty sector’s contribution to the UK economy with a week-long event. The first London Beauty Week will…

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New report highlights compliance concerns for global cosmetics market

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2019

The results of a survey by Cosmetic Compliance of over 600 industry leaders have been revealed, highlighting trends and concerns for the global cosmetics industry. The Cosmetic Compliance Report notes…

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Enchant clients with four fairytale-inspired gels from LCN

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2019

LCN has added four new shades to its Colour Gel collection; each inspired by fairytales. The shimmery Fable collection includes Dragon – a deep blue, Mermaid – a tempting turquoise,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nailco Nail Bar, Glasgow

By Kat Hill | 31 July 2019

Currently with three locations in Scotland, the Nailco team have their eyes firmly set on success. “We launched Nailco Nail Bar in September 2017 in Glasgow city centre,” explains owner, Jayd…

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Here’s what I saw at the Nails By Annabel salon

By Sophie Nutt | 30 July 2019

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the new Nails by Annabel salon in Newcastle Under Lyme. Opened at the end of May this year, the salon is owned by…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene

By Sophie Nutt | 30 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals rainbow marble has been popular with her clients recently. “Marble is so…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 6

By Erica Turley | 29 July 2019

This is so sad! This is my final blog as the Erica Turley Academy is now open! All in all, I ran out of savings so I had to buy…

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MANI MONDAY: Milk bath

By Sophie Nutt | 29 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspirations this mani Monday! Not all summer nail looks have to be bold or vibrant, as Sarah R (aka @therealmrsgrey) proves…

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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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