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Book your place for Swoon Nails On Tour

By Kat Hill | 13 April 2018

Want to polish your nail art skills Swoon-style? Izabelle Hammon Ltd and brand ambassador, Lianne Clarke of Swoon Nails, have revealed a collaborative tour of workshops. Seeing four dates across…

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Good health, safety & hygiene practices at the nail desk

By Scratch Staff | 12 April 2018

Head educator for Faby, Alessandra Marchesi, encourages you to assess your current working practice for any bad habits – and serves up top tips for maintaining high standards of practice…

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Great Ormond Street patients get pampered with Piggy Paint polish

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2018

Nail Harmony UK director and esteemed tech, Georgie Smedley, brightened up the day of patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital & Children’s Charity by painting their nails using Piggy Paint…

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Spongellé reveals signature scent spongettes

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2018

Discover a signature scent with three new Spongellé spongettes. Available from Gerrard International, the range is sure to add an element of luxury to your retail area or be a pick-me-up…

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Mii powder

Finish make-up looks with Illusionist Translucent Powder from Mii Cosmetics

By Sophie Nutt | 12 April 2018

Create long-lasting and photo-ready make-up looks for clients with this translucent loose powder from Mii Cosmetics. Containing spherical particles that blur lines and banish shine, the Illusionist Translucent Powder suits…

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Entice clients with the Opposite collection from Faby

By Sophie Nutt | 11 April 2018

Italian nail brand, Faby, has revealed its Opposite collection for spring/summer. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six…

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Survey reveals big beauty anxiety for teen girls

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2018

Over 30% of teenage girls feel unattractive when they are not wearing make-up, according to a study by fitness and nutrition website, Nuyoo. Following the release of figures from the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nailcraft by Vonny, Loughborough

By Kat Hill | 11 April 2018

Starting life as the home study in Yvonne Tuckley’s family home, this salon is now a cosy retreat for clients. Yvonne’s passion for nail care was inspired by her own…

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Needle nails

Tattoos on nails pop up in America

By Scratch Staff | 10 April 2018

An American pop-up business has spurred up intrigue by offering tattooed nail art, where the nail plate is tattooed with a design. Needle Nails, a collaborative effort between US fashion…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. To enter, submit your…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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