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Buying into a brand with confidence

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2018

Considering switching brands or adding to your product line up? Angie Gunter, head of education at INK London, shares some areas to consider… “Your chosen brand should offer genuine products…

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Urban Retreat leaves Harrods as store takes beauty services in-house

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2018

Hair and beauty salon and former Scratch Stars finalist, Urban Retreat, will be leaving Harrods on 22 April. The luxury department store will be taking beauty services in-house from 23 April…

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Become a CND™ Master Painter with Sweet Squared

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2018

Boost the quality of your work and offer a premium level of service with the CND™ Master Painter Qualification. This qualification is open to techs that have an CND SHELLAC™…

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Latest Nimue skincare products revealed at Leeds event

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2018

Sweet Squared hosted an intimate event for Nimue Skin Technology customers. Held at S2’s headquarters in Leeds, customers were invited to share their thoughts, ideas and views directly with S2…

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Award-winning NAF! Salon moves to new premises

By Helena Biggs | 19 April 2018

Glasgow’s NAF! Salon, winner of Nail Salon of the Year at the Scratch Stars Awards 2017, has moved to a new premises. Owing to increasing client demand, the popular salon…

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Discover product & training offerings from distributor, Izabelle Hammon Ltd

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2018

Meet Izabelle Hammon – a brand offering nail systems and artistic products while on a mission to inspire lasting confidence in the pro. A snapshot look Izabelle Hammon moved from…

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Perfect the pedicure with BeautyPro Foot Therapy Bootie

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2018

The sun has got his hat on – meaning it is officially pedicure season. Ensure client’s feet are sandal ready and enhance pedicure treatments with the Four Therapy Bootie from…

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ASP unveils Power Set Acrylic System for durable enhancements

By Sophie Nutt | 18 April 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic…

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Salon in the Spotlight: JK Beauty, Stockton On Tees

By Kat Hill | 18 April 2018

After originally dreaming of flying the sky as cabin crew, it was Jessica Healey’s love of beauty that kept her grounded and inspired her new career. “I’ve always been interested…

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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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