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Katie Barnes on…young people & nail treatments

By Katie Barnes | 18 September 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, discusses the appropriate age for a nail treatment… As the number of teenagers and children seeking nail and beauty treatments continues to rise,…

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Hygiene How-To: Lash Treatments

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2018

Ruth Atkins, Salon System expert, breaks down each component your lash treatment to ensure ultimate hygiene… The Client  After preparing the client onto a freshly papered couch with fresh towels,…

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Claim your space at Crystal Nails UK Nail Campus

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2018

Crystal Nails UK has revealed its Nail Campus training event is set to return in October. Hosted by the distributor in Essex, from October 15, 2018, there will be five…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with…

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Sheffield salon stars in E4’s Super Salon TV show

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2018

Sheffield-based salon, the StyleBar, is opening it’s doors to the nation by starring in it’s own reality TV series on E4, revealing the trials and triumphs that come with running…

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Peek inside Faby’s ‘Diaries’ nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2018

Italian nail colour brand, Faby, has launched 12 lacquer shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by diaries and their various emotions, tales and contradictions, the palette includes rich browns, greens and garnets…

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MANI MONDAY: Yellow lines

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Paintbox nail studio, located in the heart of SoHo, Manhattan, tended to the nails…

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7 lessons I learnt at London Fashion Week

By Scratch Staff | 17 September 2018

Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black,…

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LFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style…

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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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