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Crazy angel strip tease

Prepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 June 2018

Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in…

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UK industry welcomes Purple Professional nail products

By Scratch Staff | 29 June 2018

From Portugal with love…take a peek into the story of Purple Professional, a brand fuelled by its promise of vibrant, quality products for the pro… Bursting with colour and boasting…

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Metta mobile manicure

Considerations & advice for nail techs thinking of ‘going mobile’

By Metta Francis | 29 June 2018

Multi-award winner and Scratch Stars finalist, Metta Francis of Nails by Mets, shares her top for techs consider the mobile manicuring route. Pick a business name You can choose to…

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Lemongrass&orange

Freshen up with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2018

An ideal retail item or addition to a tanning service, see clients into the summer months with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator. Featuring the ultra fresh scent of orange and lemongrass,…

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Carrie leigh allen nail design

How to perfect the application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss

By Sophie Nutt | 28 June 2018

Hone your Artistic Colour Gloss technique as Scratch probes Carrie-Leigh Allen, educator for Louella Belle, about the ideal application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss… “For the perfect application of Artistic Colour Gloss,…

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Girl with money

How to approach the upsell process & boost beauty profits

By Scratch Staff | 27 June 2018

Naomi Mogg, educator for ASP, reveals why upselling treatments is one of the easiest ways to increase revenue and grow retail sales… Many therapists miss valuable opportunities to upsell because…

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Ink summer dayz

Embrace Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 27 June 2018

Cater to bright nail requests and hot nail art demands with five punchy shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset,…

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Bride

Boost your bridal client care with these top tips

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2018

Is your appointment diary starting to fill up with bridal clients? Mandy Cook, sales director at Gerrard International, offers some advice for a smooth service and top-notch client care for the big day… “A…

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Beauty talk radio

Nail Harmony UK launches radio station for the beauty sector

By Alex Fox | 27 June 2018

The Nail Harmony UK Gelish Gala 2018 in Clacton-On-Sea last Friday offered a surprise launch for the industry.  The company’s director, Jason Smedley, took to the stage with brother, Mark Smedley,…

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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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