Foot issues heighten in summer due to poor-fitting shoes
Foot experts have revealed why there may be a an increase in women suffering with blisters in the summer months; they wear the wrong size shoes. Summer shoes should be at least half a size bigger than winter shoes to allow for swelling, yet 94% of British women surveyed on…
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Prepare for pedi season with targeted Mundo products
As the sun shines, the sandals come out – and you may see an influx in clients seeking pedicure appointments. Make sure you’re prepped to provide the best treatment possible from the moment they set through the door with Mundo’s essential sanitary products. The brand’s Foot Spa & Waterline Disinfectant…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Essentials Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics Clinic, St Neots
Established 31 years ago, Essentials Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics Clinic has become a staple of St Neots. “The salon was one of the first in the town,” reveals owner, Nina Munday. “I have owned and managed the salon for the last 11 years. I am originally from London but moved…
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Key ways to ensure healthy feet this summer
Dr Bharti Rajput MBE, foot expert and podiatrist, reveals her top tips for healthy feet this summer… Avoid New Sandal Scandal When the better weather arrives, we’re often tempted to buy a new pair of sandals to treat our feet. Ensure that your sandals fit well the moment you buy…
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Perfect the pedicure with BeautyPro Foot Therapy Bootie
The sun has got his hat on – meaning it is officially pedicure season. Ensure client’s feet are sandal ready and enhance pedicure treatments with the Four Therapy Bootie from BeautyPro. Foot Therapy is a dual layered anti-ageing treatment bootie combined with marine collagen, cooling peppermint and fruit extracts to…
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Handy tips for mobile nail techs
Metta Francis, winner of Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2015 & 2017, reveals her top tips for fellow techs working on-the-move… It’s so important to be organised as a mobile nail technician, as there is not the luxury of being able to pop to the nail cupboard to…
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Scratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed
THE SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2018: MEET THE FINALISTS The results are in! See which techs, salon, teams and influencers have made the grade in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 and count down to Scratch’s hotly anticipated Summer Party – at which the winners will be announced… L&P Tech of…
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How to rebuild damaged toenails
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals how to rebuild toenails to get them looking tip-top in time for the summer months – with a step-by-step photo guide and nail knowledge to boot Damaged, broken or bitten toenails can be an extremely common concern, but it is something your client…
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Podiatrist awarded MBE for professional services to podiatry
Doctor Bharti Rajput Phd has been awarded an MBE for her professional services to podiatry and the economy in Dundee, Scotland. Known as Dr B to her patients and colleagues, the director and podiatrist at the Dundee-based clinic, Sole Body Soul, aims to ‘reinvent the delivery of foot care’, with a ‘focus…
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NAIL’D IT LONDON to offer indulgent Laurent-Perrier pedicure
London salon chain, Nail’d It London, took to Instagram to reveal its new indulgent pedicure service. Teaming up with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, the salon announced the new treatment is ‘the most luxurious pedicure in town’! The treatment appears to include a foot soak with sparkling Cuvée Rosé, along with a 24k gold…
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OFFER ODOURLESS, speedy nail enhancements with NSI Simplicité Polydip
Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…
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Mark world vegan day with SpaRitual’s latest launch
November 1 is World Vegan Day, so if you’re seeking a vegan product range to add to your portfolio, consider the latest launch from SpaRitual. The limited edition Earl Grey mani, pedi and body care range features a body masque, sugar scrub, oil salve and body soufflé – all 100%…
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Sweet Squared serves up new Sugar Vanilla™ selection
Indulge and pamper with the latest addition to the CND™ Spa range – Sugar Vanilla™. The luxurious new collection features decadent notes of dark vanilla, white tea and wild orchid, with a formula that replenishes and refines with a botanical blend of olive oil and brown sugar. The new range includes…
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Cuccio introduces butter scrubs
Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into…
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Add Mavex Calluspeeling to your pedi kit
Perfect your pedicures with the Mavex Calluspeeling treatment. Great for techs on the go that may not have access to water for treatments, the formula allows you to remove hard skin without the need for soaking or excessive filing. In a five-step process, the products formula removes cracked, hard and calloused skin. Special…
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