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Keen to train in LashUs? Read this…

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2019

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to experience the new LashUs treatment training day first-hand. I hotfooted to Sittingbourne in Kent, to arrive at Bodylines Salon and Academy ready for a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Blush, Warrington 

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2019

After her client list grew and the demand for more hours came, Sarah Hill knew it was time to seek a solution to meet her nail needs. “I started Blush in…

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Rejuvenate retail offerings with BeautyPro Hand & Foot Renewal Set

By Sophie Nutt | 5 February 2019

Rejuvenate your retail offerings in the lead up to the festive rush with this luxurious box set from BeautyPro. It contains a Hand Therapy Mask, Foot Therapy Mask and Foot…

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Causes of bubbles in L&P & Gel nail enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 5 February 2019

Award-winning nail tech and educator, Katie Barnes, reveals reasons for pocket lifting… ‘Pocket lifting’ is a term used to describe when an enhancement gets a ‘bubble’ in the middle of…

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Attracting bridal nail clients through social media

By Scratch Staff | 5 February 2019

Are you using social media effectively to attract potential bridal clients? Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her top tips… “When it comes to attracting the attention of new…

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Government puts £70m into tackling cyberthreats to businesses

By Kat Hill | 5 February 2019

In time for Safer Internet Day today, the NHF & NBF has highlight that the government is set to invest £70 million into helping to eliminating damaging cyberthreats. The aim…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 5 February 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, says abstract nails have been very popular with her clients recently. “I think abstract…

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MANI MONDAY: Timeless classic

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A perfectly executed French ombré design never goes a miss and is a look that will never…

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Why I use healing crystals in hand & foot therapies

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2019

Kim Alexis, crystal healer, psychic spiritual medium, hypnotherapist & past life regressionist, reveals why she uses crystals in her hand & foot treatments… When a therapist massages the feet or hands,…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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