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Prestige hand soap sales increase amid coronavirus outbreak

By Sophie Nutt | 31 March 2020

Amidst the Covid-19 epidemic, in-store and online sales of prestige hand soaps have increased significantly in the UK according to the NPD Group. Sales of prestige hand soaps have increased…

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Amp up creativity with Lecenté’s new Spring Nail Shadows

By Sophie Nutt | 30 March 2020

Lecenté has launched eight Spring Nail Shadows just in time for the new season. Seeing a palette of bright pastel shades, the Lecenté Spring Nail Shadows offer endless creative options…

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How to prevent nail crystals from falling off & ruining designs

By Scratch Staff | 29 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Hazel Dixon reveals how to apply & perfect crystal application About Hazel “For many…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elizabeth Jones, of Nail Art by Elizabeth, wears a super cute Peter Rabbit-inspired design. “My inspiration for this nail design…

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Create a cracking effect on nails with Crystal Nails’ Mosaic Crystal Liquid

By Zoe Wickens | 28 March 2020

Crystal Nails has released its Mosaic Crystal Liquid, a decoration gel with cracking effect. Shades introduced for spring include Pink, Baby Pink, Peach and White. The product can be used…

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8 questions for Abigail Garvey

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2020

1.Tell us about your training… I started my nail training in 2008 after I had completed my beauty therapy training. I enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 in artificial nail…

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Coronavirus: Karen Betts donates 100,000 face masks & gloves to NHS

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2020

Founder of Nouveau Beauty Group, Karen Betts, is donating 100,000 face masks, gloves, hand sanitisers and disinfectant wipes to the NHS. Like many others, Karen has had to temporarily close…

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Eleventh Hour Beauty launches with #StandWithSalons campaign led by Olivia Bowen

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2020

Eleventh Hour Beauty is the new online platform that helps hair and beauty businesses fill empty slots, and customers find last-minute appointments, and launches today with a #StandWithSalons campaign led…

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Coronavirus: Self employed workers to have 80% of wages covered by government

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired 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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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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