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CD launch aims to soothe with sound in the nail space

By Alex Fox | 24 October 2020

Gap Music and Tantajo Records presents its latest salon/spa wellness album for the creation of salon wellness and harmony. Written by one of the true masters of music for relaxation…

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TECH TALK: Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All

By Callie Iley | 24 October 2020

Scratch chats with Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All, award winning nail art blogger and nail tech, about her love for all things nails.   Could you introduce…

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How to make the most of seasonal events in the salon

By Guest Writer | 23 October 2020

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, reveals how and why you should make the most of seasonal events in the calendar… I thoroughly enjoy writing for Scratch as…

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How to become a first class educator in nails

By Alex Fox | 23 October 2020

Teaching is a skill in its own right and therefore being well educated, informed and skilled does not mean you’re a natural born teacher, but it does mean you could…

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Financial support package revealed for Tier 2 businesses

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures today (22 October) to help support businesses affected by a reduction in income and footfall due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Changes mean…

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BABTAC pushes for beauty industry regulation to aid consumer safety

By Helena Biggs | 22 October 2020

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched Make Beauty Safe, a campaign to make the unregulated beauty industry safer for consumers. A statement from BABTAC reads:…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: GHOULISH GHOSTS

By Callie Iley | 22 October 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by ghosts! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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British Beauty Council to host British Beauty Weekend 29-31 October

By Alex Fox | 22 October 2020

The British Beauty Council and Covent Garden is hosting the British Beauty Weekend in a bid to support the industry during challenging times. This three-day event, starting 29 October, will…

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Winners announced in OPI Trend Vision nail art competition

By Helena Biggs | 21 October 2020

The winner of OPI’s TrendVision Nail Artist Award has been chosen following an intense judging process and a record number of entries. Nail artists were tasked in September with creating…

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St. George’s Day

Celebrating England’s patron saint, St. George, the day marks the anniversary of his death in 303 AD and is seen…

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Allergy Awareness Week

This week is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about different types of allergies. It brings together organisations,…

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