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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amber-Jane Parish, The Painted Lady Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 1 December 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created…

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Multi award-winning tech reveals own gel polish range

By Helena Biggs | 1 December 2019

Esteemed UK educator and tech, Gemma Lambert, has unveiled Gems Nail Systems – her own brand of professional nail products. Two years in the making, the first products to be…

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Perfect prep with Americanails Stainless Steel Filing System

By Sophie Nutt | 30 November 2019

Americanails has launched its Stainless Steel Filing System, featuring a Stainless Steel Nail File Kit and Stainless Steel Pedicure File Kit. Americanails Stainless Steel Nail File Kit This fully sanitisable…

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Dealing with staff absences

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2019

As we head into one of the busiest times of the year, do you know how to deal with staff absences? Tina Beaumont-Goddard, National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s director, serves up some advice……

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CIDESCO to open exclusive training salon

By Kat Hill | 30 November 2019

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has announced that it will be opening the doors of its exclusive CIDESCO Training Salon in 2020. Located at CIDESCO’s head…

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How to become a Crystal Nails UK educator

By Scratch Staff | 29 November 2019

Timea Berridge, nail technician and now Crystal Nails UK educator for Nottingham, shares her experience of the brand’s educator course… “Hi, my name is Timea and I have been working…

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Selfridges bans single-use wipes in beauty halls

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2019

Selfridges has announced it is removing all single-use, plastic-based beauty wipes from sale and use in its beauty halls. Instead, the store will provide recyclable or re-usable alternatives in a…

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Add to your nail art kit with the Entity Nail Art Brush Set

By Kat Hill | 29 November 2019

Unleash your artistry with the Entity Nail Art Brush Set now available from The Creative Beauty Group. The set sees three brushes and a handy dotting tool for creating a…

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How to manage stock this Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 28 November 2019

When it comes to selecting your seasonal stock, preparation and a plan is key. “At this time of year, Christmas shopping is at the forefront of everyone’s minds,” explains Rachel…

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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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