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California Dreaming with OPI

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

OPI has captured the colourful, laid-back spirit of California with its must-have summer collection. California Dreaming features 12 new shades including pinks, reds, nudes and a glittering black. “I always draw…

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BATH & BODY OILS launched to enhance wellbeing in salons & spas

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

Shared Beauty Secrets, supplier of Lava Shells, has added to its portfolio with the Kokolokahi brand. Designed to work with the shells and the Molten Lava Stones in a massage treatment,…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Sarah Martin

By Kat Hill | 25 June 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on you nails! Sarah Martin was excited to share her nail snap. “Usually when I see your post on Facebook I have plain nails,…

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BABTAC & CIBTAC awards celebrate nail industry

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2017

A nail salon owned by Erin Adeyemo, co-founder of Nail Gaga, and a nail technician were both recognised at the recent BABTAC & CIBTAC annual awards, held at Banking Hall…

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EVE TAYLOR London launch skincare kits

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2017

Aromatherapy brand, Eve Taylor London, has launched a new range of skincare kits to enhance its growing retail portfolio. Each travel-sized kit contains a cleanser, toner, moisturiser and eye gel…

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To pinch or not? Katie Barnes on nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 23 June 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how and when to use pinching tools… There is often a debate within the industry about whether or not you…

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NAF! SALON scoops music make-over from PRS for Music

By Kat Hill | 23 June 2017

Glasgow salon and Scratch Stars 2017 finalist, NAF! has been named winner of PRS for Music’s national Music Makeover Salons competition, taking home a £5,000 prize to revamp the beauty…

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GIVE THE GIFT of glowing skin with Sienna X Staycation Kit

By Helena Biggs | 22 June 2017

Sienna X has launched a Staycation Kit, featuring all the products needed to achieve a ‘stepped off the beach’ glow. It features a Q10 Tintend Bronzing Mousse, Polishing Body Scrub,…

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JESSICA INTRODUCE summer brights

By Helena Biggs | 22 June 2017

Fire up your colour collection with new summer sizzlers from Jessica GELeration. The gel polish range has welcomed seven shades that are made to look fabulous on both fingers and…

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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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