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How to handle negative comments about your business

By Sophie Nutt | 7 February 2019

As in any career, you’ll experience some bad amongst a lot of good – including negative reviews or poor feedback in person or on social media. However, negative comments don’t…

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ASP complements gel polish range with Power Stay lacquer

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2019

ASP has launched the Signature Power Stay Lacquer range; shades that exactly match ASP’s Signature Gel Polish range. Ideal for existing users that want to expand or complement their current shades,…

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How to strike a balance between work & home life

By Scratch Staff | 6 February 2019

Make it easy to manage the separation between work and home life with advice from nail artist and educator, JENNY HARRIS… I entered the nail industry shortly after my daughter…

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Get set for spring with five new CND™ nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 6 February 2019

Coming soon are five pretty nails shades for spring from CND™; the Sweet Escape collection. “The CND™ client is delicate but sharp, fresh but disruptive, gracious but formidable, pleasing but assertive,”…

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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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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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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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