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How to boost salon retail sales

By Scratch Staff | 19 September 2018

Techs – it’s time to use your nail and beauty knowledge to turn up the heat on product sales and increase revenue. DAVE HORTON, director of ABT, serves up his top retail tips… One of the most overlooked, and easiest to rectify, areas where beauty and nail businesses lose money…

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Embrace bright nails with Crave The Rave collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 August 2018

It’s time to hit the dancefloor and embrace electrifying brights with the Crave The Rave nail colour collection from Artistic Nail Design. The six neon shades, available in both Artistic Colour Revolution and Colour Gloss (depending on desired wear time) include the sheer neon yellow Electric Daisy Girl and sheer…

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Findings show that one in 12 workers miss out on holiday entitlement

By Scratch Staff | 6 August 2018

New research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed that more than two million UK workers are not getting the minimum amount of paid leave they are entitled to. What’s more, over half of those are not getting any paid leave at all. The National Hairdressers Federation (NHF), which supports…

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Show some sass with five bright new INK nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2018

INK London has released the Sass collection; five punchy shades to see you through summer into the autumn season. Available in iLac hybrid gel polish, the hues are: i-155 – Comeback Green i-156 – Retort White i-157 – Sassy Yellow i-158 – Quarrel Coral i-159 – Backchat Blue Each is…

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Create colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2018

Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the overlays are sure to be a talking point – particularly in this heatwave as clients dip from the pool to…

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Sweeten up nail styles with candy-coloured Jessica shades

By Helena Biggs | 9 July 2018

Fancy a sweet treat? Jessica has launched three delectable new shades in its Phenom formula for summer. The Sugar Town collection satisfies cravings for baby pink, gloss white and spicy red hues and affords a long-lasting, high shine lacquer finish in just three steps. Simply apply a Jessica Prescriptive Base…

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Ultra bright summer nail hues revealed by Mavala

By Kat Hill | 15 June 2018

Ensure your clients are summer-ready thanks to the latest lacquer collection from Mavala, Bubble Gum. The new rainbow collection sees new six ultra-bright shades: Very Cherry Blueberry Lemon Drop Orange Sherbet Green Apple Big Bubble Bright and oh-so punchy, the shades pays homage to a wind of pop rebellion, the…

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Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect the one colour manicure

By Katie Barnes | 12 June 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to realise your one colour polishing skills – as well as extravagant nail artistry… Seeing outrageous and eccentric nail creations posted across social media can have positive effects on the industry. It showcases the skill and imagination of techs…

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Hara reveals new pastel collection for spring/summer

By Sophie Nutt | 8 June 2018

Featuring seven new shades and a Glow Top Coat, Hara has revealed it’s new spring/summer gel polish collection. The collection sees the shades Sky Blue, Mint Cream, Lavender Love, Tiffanie’s Blue, Electric Teal, Bare All and Peach Melba as cool pastels make their mark for summer. Also featuring in the…

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Gelish launches Make A Splash summer nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 8 June 2018

Nail Harmony UK has unveiled the Make A Splash Summer 2018 collection from soak off gel polish brand, Gelish. Featuring six ultra-bright shades, new hues include: Flip Flops & Tube Tops – a fuchsia shimmer Flamingo Float – coral pink shimmer You’ve Got Tan-gerine Lines – orange neon creme Limonade…

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Christian Louboutin pop-up nail bar pairs polishes with cocktails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 June 2018

Christian Louboutin marks its move into the beauty industry by creating a bespoke nail bar pop-up in Paris from 17 June – 7 July 2018. The Mandarin Oriental hotel will play host to the unique beverage-and-manicure experience, which will see guests being treated to a manicure in one of the…

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Nail Harmony to host educator event & Gala for all

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2018

Nail Harmony educators – put 18-22 June in your diary and move around any plans, as Nail Harmony UK is hosting an event that’s not to be missed. A training event with a tropical twist, the week will feature four days of education topped off with a huge party, the…

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Lecenté reveals eight new summer glitters

By Kat Hill | 2 June 2018

Sprinkle some summertime sparkle over your nail services with Lecenté’s summer collection, seeing eight new glitters across the brand’s Chunky, Iridescent and Glimenté categories. Available via Sweet Squared, the new glitters include shimmering white tones, Meringue, Golden White Micro, Glacier and, Chantilly. The new colourful additions see Dragonfly and Flamingo,…

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LCN reveals bold Night Out In Bangkok collection

By Sophie Nutt | 30 May 2018

Prepare for hot summer nights with the new Night Out In Bangkok collection from LCN. Designed to reflect the energy of the Thailand capital, the shades that make up the collection are daring reds, Sparkling Bangkok, Chinatown and Red Lips, each with it’s own character and dynamic. The collection also…

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Swing into summer with Gypsy Spirit nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 May 2018

Jessica has launched its summer colour collection, available in Custom Colour (lacquer) formula and GELeration soak-off formula. The six expressive shades are inspired by a desire to be wild and free; for those with brave hearts and curious minds. “Life is too short to blend in,” comments a spokesperson from…

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