#NOWTRENDING Pink ink & gold flecks by Charlotte Fletcher

Charlotte Fletcher

Charlotte Fletcher, of Head 2 Toe Hair & Beauty, chats to Scratch about her journey into the nail industry as well as how to create this super chic pink ink & gold fleck nail look…  “I initially trained with Izabelle Hammon in 2017, however it wasn’t until 2019 that I really grew a huge passion for nails…

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Julie-Anne Larivière notes 5 lessons learnt in lockdown

Lessons In Lockdown

Julie-Anne Lariviére, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, reveals five lessons she has learnt in lockdown…  Support is everything Since all nail technicians were deeply affected by the crisis, we have started to form a support bubble and the vibes that have come out of this have been amazing. It has…

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Why collaboration is key in the nail industry

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Tracey Lee, international nail artist & educator, reveals how Beauty2trs is celebrating it’s first birthday with a ‘birthday bash’ online class… How awesome it was to celebrate the first year of Beauty2trs with a class that epitomises the idea behind the platform – collaboration! When Beauty2trs started, the idea was to find inspirational educators and ambassadors…

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Bring summer heat to fingers with Jessica Nails Cabana Bay collection

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Jessica Nails has launched the Cabana Bay collection for summer. The six-piece collection comprises rich cremes and playful shimmers inspired by tantalising summer destinations and favourite holiday moments. The Jessica Cabana Bay collection includes: Lava Flow Bahama Mama Alotta Colada Grape Escape Tini Bikini Caribbean Cooler The range is available in Jessica Custom Colour (both…

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Brighten your nail colour range with the Cuccio Rainbow Sorbet collection

Cuccio Sorbet

Cuccio has launched its Rainbow Sorbet collection, bursting with a mix of vibrant and pastel shades for summer. Featuring eight creamy tones, the collection includes: Punch Sorbet Dragon Fruit Sorbet Cotton Candy Sorbet Lavender Sorbet Blueberry Sorbet Mint Sorbet Pistachio Sorbet Peach Sorbet Available in Cuccio Veneer (gel polish) and Cuccio Colour (lacquer) formulas, shop…

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Nail & beauty salons can re-open from 13 July in England

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Nail & beauty salons can re-open in England from this Monday 13 July. This announcement was delivered by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport this afternoon, alongside the announcement that indoor gyms and outdoor pools will be allowed to re-open this month, as well as outdoor theatre performances being able to take…

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Perfect pink nail looks with Magpie Beauty Gel Colour collection

Magpie Pretty In Pink

Magpie Beauty has launched its latest Gel Colour collection, Pretty In Pink. Comprising a stunning selection of five cover pinks, shimmer pinks and full coverage pinks, the classic collection features a pink shade to suit every client. The Pretty In Pink collection includes: Forget Mia Not – nude cover Calla Lily – dusty pink Mother…

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Nail & beauty salons in Scotland can reopen from 22 July

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Nail and beauty salons in Scotland have been given the green light to re-open from 22 July. Speaking in the Scottish parliament this afternoon, Nicola Sturgeon gave major updates to the easing of lockdown restrictions as she confirmed Scotland has now entered Phase Three of lockdown. The First Minister said it is the “most significant…

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How to ensure clients are prepared for your return to work

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Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, explains how you can make sure that your clients are prepared for your return to work… It’s all good getting yourself prepared for the return to work when salons are allowed to re-open, but without your clients, your business cannot survive. It…

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Mintel releases report on how the beauty industry survives a recession

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Global market research provider, Mintel, has revealed the ‘How the beauty industry survives a recession’ report following the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy. In May the Chancellor of the Exchequer told the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee that the UK was facing a “severe recession, the likes of which…

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