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Alkaline water: the secret to glowing skin

By Alex Fox | 10 February 2021

Cold air and central heating play havoc with the skin; fortunately we know that hydration from drinking water, cares for skin from the inside out and is key to good…

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5 things I love about being a salon owner

By Kat Hill | 10 February 2021

Scratch chats with Glasgow-based owner of NAF! Salon, Tammy Koslowski, about why she loves being a salon owner… 1 Our team & clients (the NAFIA!) I never knew people were…

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SCRATCH SNAP: The Rules

By Scratch Staff | 10 February 2021

Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Laura’s Beauty, Stockton-on-Tees

By Kat Hill | 10 February 2021

Having worked in the industry in various capacities, Laura Easby recently found a permanent base for her business. “I started out on my own eight years ago above a hairdressers,…

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5 things I love about being a mobile nail tech

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2021

Scratch chats with East London-based mobile nail tech, Lois Elias of Polished by Lolo, about why she loves being a nailist on the move… 1. Convenience In my opinion, the…

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Tech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl…

By Alex Fox | 9 February 2021

Tech Time: Who’s That Nail Girl…  Julia Sisu Age: 34 years Location: Portsmouth, UK Name of business: Nail Elegance Type of business: Salon Years doing nails: 8 years Trained with:…

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#NowTrending: Beachy gemstone nail art by Toni Sullivan

By Callie Iley | 9 February 2021

Scratch chats with Toni Sullivan of Hands On about her hopes for the future, and how she created this beautiful beachy gemstone nail design. I qualified in beauty in 2009.…

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The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2021

The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards,…

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Meet the handy nail desk gadget that can sanitise phones & keys

By Alex Fox | 8 February 2021

A handy little gadget for the home or the nail desk, the Kikkerland UVC portable sanitiser will clean up mobile phones, keys and your mask too. This lightweight portable box…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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The HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day

The fourth annual HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day heads to the stunning Championship Cheshire Course at Carden…

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