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Salon in the Spotlight: Mali Raj Beauty Room, Little Eaton, Derbyshire

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2022

Ashleigh Hutchings opened her salon in her garden outbuilding in 2015. “The opportunity arose as I had recently gone from full-time to part-time in another job. I worked every hour…

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London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team for Edward Crutchley

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 February 2022

Outside of the Bargehouse, a four storey industrial warehouse space next to the Thames, Storm Eunice is battering London. With a red weather warning and everyone advised to stay inside,…

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How to attract more men into the salon space

By Guest Writer | 22 February 2022

Do you struggle to target a male client base? Are you offering enough treatments for male need in the beauty space? Here, Patrick Barry, GM of Small Business at salon…

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NYFW: Pantone reveals 10 trending colours for AW 22/23

By Chloe Randall | 22 February 2022

Global colour authority, Pantone Color Institute, has revealed its report of the top 10 standout colours for New York Fashion Week for autumn/winter 2022/2023, along with five core classics that are…

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Nailympia Online – 2nd edition: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2022

Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the second edition of Nailympia Online. The international nail competition welcomed 13 categories with three divisions, plus a…

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Pure Nails seeks inspo from fairytale magic for 6pc Halo Gel Polish collection

By Emma Hobday | 21 February 2022

Make clients feel like fairytale royalty with the Once Upon a Time launch from Pure Nails; six reflective glimmering cat eye nail shades in the Halo Gel Polish formula. Vegan…

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London Fashion Week day 1-3: Nails to note

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2022

Despite England being hit by two storms and severe disruptions since Friday, one place that has remained as dynamic as ever is the capital, celebrating bold and escapist style and…

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Scratch Snap: February 2022

By Emma Hobday | 21 February 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Hearts & Flowers’ in the bid to win…

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The book every lash technician needs on their shelf

By Lilly Delmage | 19 February 2022

Renowned for her Lash Bible book series, Teresa Smith, returns with two new revised additions of the original The Lash Bible. 10 years since the original bible, the leading lash…

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KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on…

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Glitterbels education event: Annabel’s Art Assembly

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event led by co-founder & creative director, Annabel Maginnis. It marks her…

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