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Salon in the Spotlight: Bronze and Beautyful, Newcastle under Lyme

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2018

Radiating positive vibes and an oh-so tropical theme, Bronze and Beautyful is the result of Lauren Lily Lea’s hard work and passion for the beauty industry. “I opened the salon in…

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Scratch Stars 2018: The Judging Days

By Scratch Staff | 27 June 2018

Snaps from the Scratch Stars Awards judging days, held 14-15 May at LCBT. See who scoops the titles in the 18 awards categories at the Scratch Summer Party on 15…

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Tales from Nail Harmony UK’s tropical Gelish Gala

By Alex Fox | 26 June 2018

Nail Harmony UK held its Gelish Gala 2018 on Friday 22 June at The Princes Theatre in Clacton-on -Sea. Myself and editor, Helena Biggs, donned cocktail dresses and with boarding…

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How to market microblading to clients

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2018

Thinking of training in microblading, but worried your clients won’t take up the treatment? Emma Apps, brow expert at The Eyelash Design Company, advises you to reassure them. “Brow services…

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Easily adjust nail forms with INK London Fine Arrow Point Scissors

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2018

Ensure a snug fit with your forms thanks to the new Fine Arrow Point Scissors from INK London. Ergonomically designed, the scissors see a sharp point to easily adjust forms…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 26 June 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals that unique marble designs topped with glitter have been popular with her clients…

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Wax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range

By Sophie Nutt | 25 June 2018

Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming…

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MANI MONDAY: Hot hot hot

By Sophie Nutt | 25 June 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! With the weather looking to skyrocket this week to some of the highest temperatures we’ve seen this…

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Embrace a rainbow of gel polish shades with Candy Coat box

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2018

Quirky gel polish brand, Candy Coat, has brought back its Rainbow Box due to popular demand; a cute pink box with 10 gel polish shades to boost your colour collection.…

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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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