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Nail techs: want to protect your skin from irritants? Get your hands on this plant-powered lotion

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 November 2024

As you tend to the handcare of your clients, do you take the time to look after your own skin? Whether you struggle with dry, sore skin due to overwashing,…

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6 essential tips for nail techs to protect their physical health while working

By Lilly Delmage | 3 November 2024

Swiss beauty brand, Mavala, has offered its top tips for beauty professionals to protect their physical health and wellbeing whilst working demanding roles… In the beauty industry, technicians play a…

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What it means to have half moons on your nails

By Katie Barnes | 2 November 2024

Fingernail half moons are the rounded, white shadows at the base of the nails. The industry term for this is lunula, which is Latin for ‘little moon’. The place where…

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Introducing BNTUK: a directory connecting Black nail techs, salons & suppliers in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2024

Two savvy business owners have pooled their knowledge to launch Black Nail Techs UK (BNTUK): an online directory that connects Black nail technicians, salons and suppliers. The platform seeks to…

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Award-winning nail tech partners with Croydon youth charity to empower future pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 November 2024

Scratch interviews esteemed nail pro, Metta Francis of Nails by Mets, about her work with South London charity, Legacy Youth Zone… How did your collaboration with Legacy Youth Zone come…

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Haverhill nail tech launches Nail Surgery: a membership community for fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 November 2024

A nail technician, salon owner & trainer from Suffolk has launched Nail Surgery: The Naildresser® Community, an inclusive space to uplift and educate nail and beauty professionals. Theresa Foddering, who…

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Autumn Budget 2024 reactions: Here’s what beauty industry bodies have to say

By Helena Biggs | 31 October 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled the Labour Party’s first Budget Statement in 14 years on 30 October 2024, with a focus on economic stability and development. The Autumn…

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Revealed: how diverse & inclusive the British beauty industry is

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 October 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has unveiled the first instalment of findings from its census, A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You. The industry-wide survey was completed by 4,000 respondents…

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Want to successfully manage & motivate a nail team? Here’s how…

By Guest Writer | 31 October 2024

Explore strategies to successfully manage and motivate a nail team with business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, Nergish Wadia-Austin.  Leading a team of nail technicians can be both…

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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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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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