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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 13 January 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a bold look seeing bright pink hues and a white diamond feature nail…

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Top up your tool kit with Candy Coat

By Kat Hill | 12 January 2019

Top up your tekking kit with Candy Coat’s range of nail care tools. Made from stainless steel, the range sees a variety tool for nail services. Available in a Candy…

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Missy Dunning on finding self confidence and her love of Pure Nails

By Kat Hill | 12 January 2019

How did you get into the nail industry? I’ve always had an interest in the beauty industry but lacked the confidence when I was younger to pursue it. However, in…

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Cuccio UK welcomes two new educators

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2019

Cuccio UK has welcomed two new educators to its team. Katerina Kyriacon and Rachael Rowley completed an extensive, 3-day programme to meet the requirements. Liz Richards, national sales and education manager,…

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LeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2019

Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez…

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Margaret Dabbs on how to care for hands and feet in the winter

By Sophie Nutt | 10 January 2019

Founder of Margaret Dabbs London, celebrated podiatrist and foot expert, Margaret Dabbs, talks about how the cold weather can affect your feet as well as advising on how best to…

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Scratch front covers 2018

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2019

Explore the eye-catching images that graced issues of Scratch magazine across 2018 – with an array of nail styles, concepts and setups.

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Beauty takes a technology focus at CES 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2019

This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has seen big beauty brands bet on technology, seeing a futuristic vision of skin and hair care. CES 2019, being held from January 8…

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Salon in the Spotlight: JD Beauty Studio, Norfolk

By Kat Hill | 9 January 2019

The new year has brought new prospect for Jessica Davis. Opening November last year, JD Beauty Studio saw Jessica Davis convert her garage into a sleek, new home studio. “Previously,…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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