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35 udderly beautiful cow print nail designs you need to try

By Scratch Staff | 27 February 2024

Cow print has taken over our Instagram feed – and we’re obsessed! Check out this roundup of moo-velous nail designs…

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Nail & beauty educators, here’s how to market your courses to create demand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 February 2024

Esteemed nail and beauty educators share their top marketing tactics to increase the demand for courses… Find your niche “Educators must figure out what their USP (unique selling point) is,…

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Fashion Retail Academy acquires The London College of Beauty Therapy

By Helena Biggs | 26 February 2024

The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has acquired beauty education centre, the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), in order to expand its specialist education offerings. The FRA has trained over…

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Diary of a session nail tech: London Fashion Week AW24

By Marie-Louise Coster | 26 February 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals what happened behind the scenes when she led nail looks for the Edward Crutchley autumn/winter 2024 London Fashion Week show… Fashion season is…

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Celebrity nail artist launches 8-day educational programme in Bali

By Helena Biggs | 26 February 2024

Julie Kandalec, the founder of Julie K Nail Academy, whose clients have included P!nk, Emily Blunt and Camila Cabello, has announced her first Beauty & Business Mastermind in Bali, Indonesia,…

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Stay on-trend with these 35 flaming hot nail designs

By Callie Iley | 24 February 2024

It’s getting hot in here! Add an extra spark to your nail styling with flame art. Check out our roundup of fiery nail designs below…

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The 3 qualities that make a successful nail technician

By Guest Writer | 23 February 2024

Reach your goals and ensure success with advice from esteemed beauty business expert, Nergish Wadia-Austin, as she explores the importance of personality, knowledge and skill in successful nail technicians. Exceptional…

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4 controversial nail industry trends

By Katie Barnes | 23 February 2024

In the ever-evolving world of nails, trends come and go and sometimes, controversial topics arise that spark debate among qualified nail technicians. As professionals in the industry, it’s essential to…

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Ctpa Manifesto 2024

CTPA unveils cosmetics industry manifesto for general election year

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 February 2024

As the UK heads towards a general election, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) is calling for the next government to develop a strategy for the cosmetics and personal…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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