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Margaret Dabbs adds to polish range

By Kat Hill | 29 September 2017

Margaret Dabbs London has revealed a quartet of shades for the autumn. The new addition to the foot care specialist’s range of products sees a formula containing vitamin E and…

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COURSE BITES: OPI Professional Absolute Acrylic 

By Kat Hill | 28 September 2017

Course Details: If you are looking to expand your treatment menu, this course is an ideal starting point for acrylic beginners. Attendees to the course will learn: Structure of the nail…

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INK London goes green with recyclable packaging

By Kat Hill | 28 September 2017

Ink London has revealed new recyclable refill packs for its Acrylink Cover Powder range. From October 1st, professional customers will be able to buy in bulk and refill Acrylink Jars,…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Karen Heron Nails and Beauty, Great Harwood

By Kat Hill | 27 September 2017

After honing her nail skills and building a loyal client base, Karen Heron is celebrating the recent opening of her new salon. Commemorating in style, the opening saw a party…

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Love Island’s Kem opens new-look Sally Beauty store

By Helena Biggs | 26 September 2017

Love Island heartthrob, Kem Cetinay, cut the ribbon of the new-look Sally Beauty store in High Wycombe in front of excited customers and alongside blogger, Eltoria. Located on 19 Queens Square,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty

By Kat Hill | 26 September 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, has found her clients have been requesting dainty dandelion designs. “It all started with…

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Why you shouldn’t use craft glitter in your nail services

By Katie Barnes | 26 September 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why you shouldn’t use craft shop glitter in your nail services. There are many techs using craft glitters in their nail…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2017

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2017

Check out all the entries for Scratch‘s annual photographic competition…

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Debenhams announces investment in on-demand beauty app, blow LTD.

By Helena Biggs | 25 September 2017

Debenhams has made an investment in on demand beauty services provider, blow LTD., to accelerate its presence in the £4bn beauty services market. The company’s minority stake will give it…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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