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How to practice nail techniques away from clients

By Katie Barnes | 26 April 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on finding time and tools to practice your techniques… A sentence I hear more than often, especially from…

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SELFIE CULTURE drives increase in cosmetics sales

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

The so-called ‘selfie generation’ is helping to increase the sales of cosmetics according to IRI, a leading data provider for retailers and suppliers. Driven by the desire to share images…

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CREATE A calm environment with tranquility album

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

Transport your clients into a world of pure tranquillity with the new Power of Zen CD from composer, Stuart Michael. The perfect musical backdrop for your treatment room, the album…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Alexandra Cassells

By Kat Hill | 25 April 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! “I think floral nails for spring will always be popular but the cooler colours and edgier designs keep it…

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TECH TALK: Jenny Nagorski

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Jenny Nagorski discusses her nail career and reveals how it felt to be chosen by Sweet Squared and Lecenté to create designs with their products.  When and why did you…

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PIXIE LOTT announced as KISS products ambassador

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Singing sensation, Pixie Lott, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador for KISS Products. The role will see her promote KISS nail and lash product ranges in 2017, and she…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Rebecca Abernethy, Matrix Nails and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars finalist, Rebecca Abernathy of Matrix Nails and Beauty, has been wearing this turquoise spring look. “I created these for a trip…

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IZABELLE HAMMON to hit the road with Calgel

By Helena Biggs | 21 April 2017

The team at Izabelle Hammon is calling on nail technicians to discover Calgel at one of its forthcoming road events. Due to take place in Inverness, Belfast and Brighton, the…

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NEW LOOK retail & service essentials revealed by CND™

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2017

CND™ has unveiled new packaging for its favoured prep products – and two of its dearly loved retail essentials. Showcasing a move to a cleaner, more clinical and uniform look,…

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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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