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Lecente education enrolment season 2024

Find out about the courses on offer during Lecenté’s Education Enrolment Season

By Callie Iley | 8 January 2024

Lecenté has announced its Education Enrolment Season, offering promotions on nail education for a range of skill levels. Running from 8 January to 31 January, Lecenté’s Education Enrolment Season will…

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Happy Paul takes to streets of London for mood-lifting ‘dry January’ giveaway

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 January 2024

If you’re in London this month, keep your eyes peeled for Happy Paul founder, Paul Gerrard, and his dog, Reggie. They’re giving away the skincare and bodycare brand’s Moisturiser to…

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Want to feel inspired & empowered in your beauty business? Check out the She’s Bossed It podcast

By Callie Iley | 6 January 2024

Sharing motivational talks, inspirational stories and the secrets and strategies to her success in the beauty industry, Beauty Business Academy founder, Layla Tourh, has launched her She’s Bossed It podcast…

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4 beauty industry trends to note for 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 January 2024

Scratch explores trends set to dominate this year and how to incorporate them into your business… 1. Wellness as a priority The definition of beauty is changing, from a focus…

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Revealed: Scratch magazine’s most-loved cover of 2023

By Scratch Staff | 4 January 2024

Scratch is renowned for its striking, nail-focused front covers that have grabbed attention since the magazine’s launch in May 2003. But which was the most-loved cover of 2023? Readers were…

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Temperature talk: How the cold weather can affect your nail products

By Scratch Staff | 4 January 2024

Feeling the chill? Scratch explores the impact that temperature has on nail products and serves up practical points to note… Creating a comfortable atmosphere in the salon is important for…

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Creative challenge 2024 nail trend prediction

Techs reveal 2024 nail trend predictions in #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 January 2024

Check out entries to the 3 January 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: 2024 Nail Trend Prediction.…

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New year honours list 2024

Nail & beauty names recognised in King’s New Year Honours List 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 January 2024

His Majesty’s New Year Honours List 2024 has been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people from all walks of life across the UK. Two beauty names have…

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Goals you should set for your mobile nail business in 2024

By Guest Writer | 2 January 2024

Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2022 & 2023, Clare Woodcock of The Nail Club, shares her advice on setting intentions for 2024… Remind yourself to work smarter, not harder. Put…

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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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