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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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New Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2017

Add some sparkle to your autumn and winter nail art services with the latest Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade. The Autumn Mix was inspired by the rich colours of autumn leaves…

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Cuccio introduces butter scrubs

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2017

Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for…

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Sally Beauty raises over £67k for The Little Princess Trust

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2017

Following a busy summer of fundraising efforts, Sally Beauty has presented its charity partner of five years, The Little Princess Trust, with a cheque for over £67,000 – far exceeding its original fundraising…

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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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