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5 minutes with Emma Brock

By Kat Hill | 26 May 2018

Tell us about your training… I originally trained as a beauty therapist back in 2001 since then I found my passion within the nail industry which lead to several courses…

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Robbie Tomkins: Start Session Styling

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2018

Looking to make the jump into session styling? Robbie Tomkins shares his top tips… Work hard and try to grab every opportunity that comes your way. You never know whom you…

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Kit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2018

Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a…

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Meet Madelene Wolf, Nailympia Global Champion 2017

By Scratch Staff | 24 May 2018

Esteemed tech, Madelene Wolf, reveals more about her competition journey, and the story that led up to her being crowned Nailympia Global Champion 2017… Q: What year did you join…

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A focus on GDPR & what it means for your business

By Metta Francis | 24 May 2018

Metta Francis, Scratch Stars award-winning mobile nailist, puts a focus on GDPR… Are you GDPR ready? On 25 May 2018, EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. It…

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How to cater to bridal clients

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2018

Wedding season is here and there’s never been a better time to create bridal designs to impress. A client’s wedding day is a life-long memory so it’s important to make…

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Louella Belle team Walk The Walk in memory of Lisa Crook

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2018

Taking to the streets of London on Saturday 12 May, the team at Louella Belle took part in the 21st Midnight MoonWalk in memory of company founder, Lisa Crook, who…

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Buttercups Uniforms promotes comfortable working with 3 for 2 offer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2018

Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit the impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms…

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Salon Services kicks off new series of Facebook Live sessions

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2018

The first Facebook LIVE education event for Sally Salon Services was held at the Louella Belle HQ in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Offering a 25-minute Q&A, Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, was invited…

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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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