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Treatment Focus: An African pedicure in the heart of Herts

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2019

I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to…

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MANI MONDAY: Watermelon fresh

By Sophie Nutt | 20 May 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We’re summoning the warm weather with these juicy watermelon nails courtesy of LA-based nail artist, Bel Fountain-Townsend…

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The Gel Bottle reveals new brand & workshops for techs

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

The team behind The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled Peacci, a clothing and cosmetics brand for pros and consumers alike. Peacci features a compressive nail lacquer line with trend-led shades,…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Laura Shep, Nail It Byfleet

By Sophie Nutt | 19 May 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Laura Shep, of Nail It Byfleet, wears a delicate floral design. “I created the look using gel polishes that I…

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Create colourful designs with new :Yours stamping polishes

By Sophie Nutt | 18 May 2019

Designed to ensure techs achieve the perfect stamp every time, :Yours has revealed nine new stamping shades for every colour need. The polishes range from Silver Star to Pink Passion…

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The Spa at Carden raises a glass to partnership with Bollinger

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2019

The Spa at Carden has announced its partnership with champagne house, Bollinger. Set to open late summer, the new Cheshire based spa will unveil a Bollinger Beauty Bar. The sophisticated space…

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Gear up for festival season with Essence Glitter Mystical Magic collection

By Sophie Nutt | 17 May 2019

Festival season is just around the corner, so be sure to cater to clients’ desired nail looks with the Mystical Magic collection from Essence Glitter. The collection sees two beautifully…

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Ensure clients feel fresh for treatments with Wax:one

By Sophie Nutt | 17 May 2019

With summer just around the corner, ensure clients remain fresh for their wax treatment with the new Fresh Wipes from Wax:one. Suitable for all areas including intimate, the wipes allow…

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How to capitalise on festival beauty needs

By Scratch Staff | 17 May 2019

Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, serves up advice and ideas for capitalising on beauty needs for festivals this summer… Summer is just around…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. To enter, submit your…

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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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