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Scratch Snap: May competition is closing!
The May Scratch Snap competition is closing! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be in with a chance of…
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Beauty pros, here’s 6 tips to support a more positive mindset
Sarah Hartley, social media coach at Blossom Tree Social & creator of Time To Blossom wellbeing products, shares her advice… Running a business and making time for yourself can feel like a juggle. It can also feel lonely, but you’re not alone – we all have bad days. Staying positive…
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Nail Kind celebrates summer with 4-piece vegan nail lacquer collection
Danish nail polish brand, Nail Kind, has launched Summer & Dreams, a four-piece nail lacquer collection inspired by long, light days and cool summer nights. The long-wearing formula is vegan-friendly and Peta-approved. The brand’s ethos is to ‘comply with the main philosophies and ways of life’, and it has conscious…
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16 aurora nail designs inspired by the Northern Lights
Dazzle and delight with nail designs inspired by the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, featuring shimmering shades and a glossy, glazed finish.
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Add some sweetness to spring styling with strawberry nail art
Give your nail art a fruity twist this spring with strawberry-inspired nail styles. Check out our roundup of 25 super sweet strawberry looks below…
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Are you aware of the dangers of sprays & aerosols around electrical nail equipment?
When it comes to ensuring a safe and efficient nail salon environment, it’s essential to be aware of the potential dangers that certain products can pose. Here, I explore why sprays and aerosols can be hazardous when stored and used around electrical nail equipment, such as e-files and gel lamps.…
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NHBF launches Manifesto 2024 to promote value of hair & beauty industry
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its Manifesto 2024 at a parliamentary event. The Manifesto highlights the vital role the UK hair and beauty sector plays in creating jobs, supporting communities and promoting wellbeing, and sets out recommendations for the next government ahead of a general election.…
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Sweet Squared appoints 18 CND™ educators across the UK&I
Sweet Squared, provider of professional hair and beauty products and training, has appointed 18 education ambassadors to its CND™ training team. The UK&I distributor for CND™ (Creative Nail Design) now boasts a team of 40 education ambassadors, who each offer brand education and will drive the growth and success of…
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Lash Perfect is excited to announce the launch of its new Ultimate Russian Eyelash Adhesive following a year of research and development. Designed to work with both Lash Perfect Russian and Lash Perfect Russian Varia, the new adhesive has been formulated with a unique consistency that keeps fans in place when…
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Flash some lash and pull in profit with the ideal retail range – Salon System’s lash range. With a variety of looks available, clients will be a flutter over NaturaLash options. Whether they prefer strip or individual lashes, retail the the pro brand that offers instant results with a variety…
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Katie Price took to social media to reveal she had earned her certificate in ProHesion Liquid and Powder application. Training at Thalia Nail & Makeup Studio in London, the model worked with Harmony PhD Doctorate Professor and educator, Thalia Erodotou. The video Katie shared with five million followers across her social…
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After taking a career break that saw her travel through Thailand and Vietnam, Fleur Burley found inspiration to strike out on her own and open her home-based salon. After spending the end of last year decorating and prepping the salon, Fleur opened the door to clients this month. Offering a…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to remove enhancements correctly – and what happens if you don’t. One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the…
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We want to see what designs are trending at your nail desks! Jo Duncan, of Beauty by Joanna Louise has found her clients have be asking for an alternative design. Named ‘Evil and Angel’ nails, the design involves one hand in a light shade and the other in a darker…
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