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Metta Francis on mastering enhancements & creating expressive designs

By Kat Hill | 19 October 2019

Tell us about your training…  When I first entered the industry back in 2010, I was still working full time and looked for courses that I could complete around the…

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Gerrard International shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Sophie Nutt | 18 October 2019

Gerrard International has been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October as well as the #LetsNailBreastCancer campaign founded by the Future Dreams charity. The distributor is encouraging spas, salons and clients to…

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Lash Perfect launch Ultimate Pro Adhesive System

By Sophie Nutt | 18 October 2019

Lash Perfect has revealed the Ultimate Pro Adhesive System for the application of eyelash extensions. Ultimate Pro is a specialist three-step system for the quick and effective application of eyelash…

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UK nail techs scoop top Akzentz awards

By Helena Biggs | 18 October 2019

Multi award-winning nail tech and business owner, Hazel Dixon, has been awarded the ACE Global Educator Award 2019 by Akzentz, with colleague, Kayley Cairns, awarded Top Competitor of the Year,…

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Celebrating with Nailpad

By Kat Hill | 18 October 2019

Scratch’s Kat headed to Ealing, London, to help celebrate the official launch of Nailpad. Held at a local eatery, Osteria Del Portico, the evening was a celebration of the twin’s…

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Robbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world

By Sophie Nutt | 17 October 2019

As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some…

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Salon in the Spotlight: BeeBee Beauty Salon, Oakham

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2019

Stepping inside Mali Palmer’s salon, BeeBee Beauty Salon, is a warm and welcoming experience. “The salon is very cosy,” smiles Mali. “It is designed to make you feel like you are…

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6 reasons why nail competitions can help your salon work

By Katie Barnes | 15 October 2019

Sometimes, it really is the taking part that counts. If you do not win a nail competition, there is always something to learn. Setting aside the element of placing, competing…

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By Scratch Staff | 15 October 2019
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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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