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Dark to Light; one tech’s journey to salvation

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

ANNA’S STORY as told to Alex Fox by Anna Lou AKA The Real Nail Addict “To fully comprehend the magnitude of what I am and have today, I must go…

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CND™ brings back Shellac™ in Ruby Ritz for festive season

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2020

CND™ has brought back the fan favourite Shellac™ shade Ruby Ritz in time to add sparkle to clients’ nails for the festive season. Available exclusively from Sweet Squared, Ruby Ritz is a…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Polished By Gem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

By Kat Hill | 30 September 2020

After finishing school, Gemma Siverns trained at a local beauty college to complete her NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy, but quickly after completing a nail course she knew straight away nails…

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Mavala captures tones from nature in 6-piece nail polish collection

By Alex Fox | 30 September 2020

Using a backdrop of cities that come to life in the autumn for its inspiration, Mavala, the natural nailcare brand developed in Geneva since 1958, has released its autumnal colour…

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Behind The Brand: Introducing the salon owner behind Aviva Pro Gel

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2020

Janan Saher is the owner and creator of Aviva Day Spa, Academy and Pro Gel. Her career in the nail and beauty industry spans over two decades and she is…

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Zoya presents 12-piece Luscious nail lacquer range for autumn 2020

By Alex Fox | 29 September 2020

Zoya has released the Luscious collection for autumn 2020; a stunning arrangement of mixed finishes featuring shimmers, duo-tones, metallics and sultry dark creams. Whether you hanker for a classic deep…

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Huda Kattan steps down as CEO of Huda Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 29 September 2020

Huda Kattan, founder of Huda Beauty, has appointed Nathalie Kristo as the new global CEO of the company. Huda Kattan trained as a make-up artist in 2009 and quickly gained…

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#NOWTRENDING Ocean waves by Mayuko Kondo

By Callie Iley | 29 September 2020

Scratch chats with Mayuko Kondo of Nails by Mayu, about her nail journey from Japan to LA, and her love for creating stunning nail art. When I was a child,…

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Caught short this month? Here’s how to monitor your business cash flow…

By Guest Writer | 29 September 2020

Beauty industry accounts expert & qualified nail tech, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, shares her advice for maintaining good cash flow so you to prevent business losses… The key to budgeting and control…

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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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