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Effortlessly build & update your beauty business website with Vagaro’s MySite

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 January 2024

Global salon, spa and fitness booking and management software, Vagaro, has launched MySite, helping businesses to easily create sophisticated websites to increase brand visibility. MySite is a website builder with…

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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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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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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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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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