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FESTIVE FANCIES: Natalie Walker

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Adding a…

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ENCOURAGE ELEGANCE with Akzentz Lace Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2017

Add a touch of elegance to clients nails this party season with the Akzentz Gel Play Lace Collection. The gels can be worn alone or layered over another gel shade,…

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CIDESCO to offer FREE membership for salons & spas throughout 2018

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, will be extending its current offer of free membership to beauty salons and spas into 2018, provided they meet the CIDESCO…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: CND™ SPA Minis

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. CND™ has…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Pretty Painter, Yeovil, Somerset

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2017

Bright, colourful and oh-so-fun, Cheryl Garner did not shy away when it came to creating her working environment. “I became self employed in 2010 after qualifying in 2002,” remembers Cheryl…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Sarah Poulton

By Kat Hill | 12 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Sarah Poulton…

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Katie Barnes on why you don’t say ‘Chinese salons’

By Katie Barnes | 12 December 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, addresses the issue of non-standard salons and incorrect terminology – with a helping hand from CND educator, Anna Lee Let’s talk…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sarah Vernon-Cowell, Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 12 December 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sarah Vernon-Cowell, of Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, revealed that a deep red hue complete with embellishments has been…

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WARWICK TECH reaches final 12 in worldwide nail competition

By Helena Biggs | 11 December 2017

Scratch blogger, nail artist and educator, Katie Barnes, has been shortlisted as the only UK finalist in NAILS magazine‘s Next Top Nail Artist competition. Now in its fifth season, NAILS Next…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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