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Mii Cosmetics sponsors Future Dreams Lili Grace Fashion Show

By Kat Hill | 31 May 2019

Mii Cosmetics was proud to be the exclusive makeup partner at a fashion show, jointly hosted by breast cancer charity, Future Dreams, and the Lili Grace boutique. With an empowering theme of ‘This Is Me’, a 550-strong audience across two shows, 25 inspirational models – all with their own breast…

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Life Saving Wax: A new campaign calling on waxers

By Kat Hill | 25 April 2019

I was invited to Treatwell’s London head office for the unveiling of a very special new campaign: Life Saving Wax. The initiative was created by the online beauty booking platform with Public Health England’s Cervical Screening Saves Lives campaign. Treatwell is inviting its partnered salons and beauty professionals to ‘open up…

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Points to consider when pedicuring cancer patients

By Sophie Nutt | 2 February 2019

While hands are almost always on show and manicures can often be seen to take priority, it’s imperative to remind your clients of the importance of regular foot care. However, while many professionals already know what makes for a classic or luxurious pedicure, occasionally a client may visit your salon…

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Nails & cancer: Your questions answered

By Scratch Staff | 1 February 2019

While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer truly can be a rewarding experience. Here, experts answer your questions about caring for clients with cancer… What insurance requirements are there? “Speaking from the perspective of ABT, we offer one of the widest insurance covers available on…

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The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel completes cancer therapy training

By Kat Hill | 4 January 2019

The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel has completed further cancer therapy training to extend its treatment offering to support people during a difficult time. Now with seven fully-qualified therapists, the spa worked with training provider, Wellness for Cancer, to complete the programme. The two-day programme includes detailed material from specialist oncology…

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Nail tech reveals #giftofnails campaign

By Kat Hill | 11 December 2018

Oxfordshire-based nail technician, Kellie Underwood of Enchanted Nails By Kellie, has launched a project aiming to offer a little helping hand to people recovering from illness. Kellie is has revealed that from 2019, she will offer a gel polish manicure free of charge each month. Open to nomination, the treatment will be…

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Host a fundraising mani party to help fight blood cancer

By Kat Hill | 13 September 2018

It’s time to pick up your nail tools and help fight blood cancer! The international non-profit organisation, DKMS, is inviting salons, technicians and clients alike to host a #LetsNailBloodCancer Party. By lending your salon or set-up to a mani-pedi party for family, friends and colleagues, you can help raise funds…

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Lake District spa reveals cancer-suitable treatment additions

By Kat Hill | 21 August 2018

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, a luxury spa resort in the Lake District, has introduced Cancer Touch Therapy treatments in partnership with The Made for Life Foundation. Created for those living with or recovering from cancer, Cancer Touch Therapy was developed taking advice from trained oncology massage teachers, advisors within…

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Home nail kits & undercured product has led to an ‘allergy epidemic’

By Scratch Staff | 9 August 2018

The British Association of Dermatologists has issued a warning that (meth)acrylate chemicals, found in acrylic, gel and gel polish systems, are causing ‘a contact allergy epidemic’ in the UK and Ireland. Their concerns are based on a European study that has found that 2.4% of people tested had an allergy…

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