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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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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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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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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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Gelish Gala

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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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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Christmas Day

‘The most wonderful time of the year’ culminates with Christmas Day. As we reach the summit of sparkle season, the…

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