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Kim Motte on her love for the natural nail, social media & nail art

By Kat Hill | 1 December 2018

Tell us about your training… I began my training back in 2014 with a 3-day course. I then decided to focus on natural nail design and gel polish so developed…

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A morning with the British Beauty Council

By Alex Fox | 30 November 2018

I was invited to the launch of the British Beauty Council earlier this week. This change-maker breakfast was hosted in the Gallery & Loft, Mortimer House, London to an assembly of beauty influencers and beauty…

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Nail your Shoot Out entry thanks to Hannah Missen

By Kat Hill | 30 November 2018

“It felt amazing to win first place in The Great Scratch Shoot Out!” Hannah Missen beams. “I was completely over whelmed and still can’t quite believe it, there were so…

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Up close with Salon System & its treatment offerings

By Kat Hill | 30 November 2018

This week, I hotfooted to the super-cool collaborative creative space, Hunter Collective, in Farringdon, London, for an exclusive Salon System showcase event. I was met with a glass of bubbles,…

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Bio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar

By Helena Biggs | 29 November 2018

Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight…

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How to add make-up services to your treatment menu

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Illuminate your treatment menu and bring a splash of colour to your retail area with make-up services and product picks, just in time for the New Year. Make-up application is…

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Strengthen and enhance nails with Crystal Nails Compact Base Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Crystal Nails has revealed its self-levelling Compact Base Gel, presented in a convenient bottle and brush format. The Compact Base Gel creates a dense yet flexible coating to help strengthen…

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Shaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2018

When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that…

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Sienna X launches very own brow tint range

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2018

Sienna X has turned its attention to the fast-growing service of brow treatments and has launched its very own brow brand: Sienna X Brows. Formulated to leave clients with flawless…

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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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