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August cover nail stylist chats muses, manicures & magical designs

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2018

Magical, ethereal and with a touch of hippie chic, this month’s cover nail stylist has sprinkled her own style and personality into an concept that ignites interest and captures plenty…

Salon in the Spotlight: Body Beautiful, Lincoln

By Kat Hill | 1 August 2018

Bright and bold, Lincoln salon, Body Beautiful, has settled into its new, larger premises. Offering a wide range of treatments, the team and its services are as colourful as the…

Sweet Squared to host CND Shellac™ Luxe drop-in demo days

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2018

Following it’s previous ‘Do-LUXE Xperience Days’, Sweet Squared has revealed that it will host over 15 CND ShellacTM Luxe demo days across the UK and Ireland. With the aim to…

Heaven Skincare to be distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China

By Kat Hill | 31 July 2018

Skincare brand, Heaven Skincare, has revealed a business deal that will see its products distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China. Founder and celebrity therapist, Deborah Mitchell, worked closely with…

How to make your mobile nail business thrive

By Metta Francis | 31 July 2018

Metta Francis, winner of Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2015 & 2017, reveals her top tips for fellow techs working on-the-move… Setting up as a mobile nail technician is relatively…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals that summer floral designs have been a big hit with her…

Hazel Dixon – Ultimate Nail Stylist

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2018

Check out some of the work of the super talented Hazel Dixon, Scratch Stars Ultimate Nail Stylist & Ultimate Mixed Media Artist. 

Scratch Stars winners team up for salon venture

By Helena Biggs | 30 July 2018

Sue Davies, who scooped the Services to the Nail Industry award at the Scratch Stars 2017, has opened the doors of her salon to session stylist, Stephanie Staunton, who will…

MANI MONDAY: Floral fancies

By Sophie Nutt | 30 July 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nail art doesn’t only call for dramatic enhancements that are embellished to the nines, but equally suits…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…