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SCRATCH STARS OF 2017 REVEALED!

By Helena Biggs | 23 July 2017

Scratch magazine has revealed the winners of its 2017 nail industry awards; the Scratch Stars, at a fun-filled party at London’s Tropicana Beach Club. Scratch’s Summer Party, hosted by Blue…

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TROPICAL NAIL OILS make a splash thanks to Semilac

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2017

We’re feeling totally tropical as our Scratch Summer Party at Tropicana Beach Club is on the horizon – so we’re lapping up the range of tropical inspired manicure oils from Semilac UK.…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Becki Hobbs from Becki’s Beauty has been wearing this bright geometric design. “I created them using four of the new colours from…

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SHIINE WITH ASP T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

ASP has unveiled T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels. With a self levelling formula, these hard gels boasts an intense glittery and super high finish shine finish. Quick and easy to apply,…

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Marketing your beauty business: The Love Island Way

By Guest Writer | 21 July 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to maximise your marketing success with five tips inspired by TV’s Love Island: Grafting Marketing is all about selling yourself – just like…

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COURSE BITES: Clean+Easy Intimate Waxing Course

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Course Details: Learn how to deliver intimate waxing to your clients in a dignified and professional manner. During the clean+easy Intimate Waxing training you will be shown how pre and post…

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New pigment collection from BE CREATIVE

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Iconic nail artist, Sam Biddle, has added a new pigment collection to her Be Creative range, and it’s sure to add some drama to your nail designs! The All About The…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge, Bulford

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2017

Having previously honed her craft, in a home salon in Germany catering for UK Forces, their wives and dependants, Gemma Riste’s return to the UK saw her continue her career.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Moore

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been requesting glittery encapsulated designs – which they’ve renamed ‘glass nails’! Since…

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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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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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