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Paris Fashion Week AW20: Delicate nude nails @ Paul Smith

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Session stylist and nail creative, Jenni Draper, led the nail team for the Paul Smith showcase at Paris Fashion Week. The autumn/winter 2020 collection required a barely-there nail look to…

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Tech Talk: Sian Peters

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Sian Peters, to learn more about her industry journey… Sian Peters, nail tech at Halo Hair & Nails in Bearsden, Glasgow began her nail…

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Love Island-inspired beauty purchases help boost UK economy by £750m

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2020

The current series of Love Island is set to provide a £750 million boost to the UK economy as sales of beauty products and grooming tools soar at Argos. New research…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Box by Alyson, Milton Keynes

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2020

In chic shades of grey and pink, Alyson Trueman’s home salon offers a luxurious feel. “Even though I am based in my home, I always wanted it to feel like…

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Nergish Wadia-Austin announces course dates for salon owners

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Esteemed beauty expert Nergish Wadia-Austin has announced the course dates that she will run for salon owners throughout 2020. Nergish has offered training in best management practice to salon, spa,…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 3

By Guest Writer | 22 January 2020

Hey Scratch readers! This week’s theme for the Dancing On Ice performances was musicals! There is no better theme for me as I love a good old musical. This week I had my assistant @thehouseofbeauty_brentwood…

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Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 1

By Guest Writer | 21 January 2020

Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… So, what is the Nail Those Profits at…

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How to create a crisp smile line with the gel system

By Katie Barnes | 21 January 2020

Smile lines can be a nail tech’s nemesis. With the introduction of gel paint and gel polish, the need for sculpted smile lines has faded. While I love the look…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, reveals lace nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Clients love…

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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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