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Nails By Emoke Salon In The Spotlight

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Emoke, Harrow, Greater London

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 June 2024

Emoke Andre, owner of London nail salon, Nails by Emoke, tells Scratch about the unique qualities of the business and its ‘family’ of staff… Qualifying as a nail technician in…

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Want to start a home or mobile nail business? Here’s what you need to know

By Marie-Louise Coster | 21 June 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares her experiences working from home and on a mobile basis… We are in a cost of living crisis: everything is…

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Creative Challenge 3d Pride

3D nail ideas to mark Pride Month: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 June 2024

Check out entries to the 19 June 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: 3D Pride. Each nail…

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Tgb Neon Nights

Create bold summer nail looks with 5 neon gel polishes from The GelBottle Inc

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 June 2024

Are you ready to make nails glow this summer? Brighton-born professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has launched its Neon Nights collection for summer 2024: five trend-led neon gel…

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Eve Taylor Dame

Skincare mogul, Eve Taylor, awarded Damehood for contributions to business

By Helena Biggs | 20 June 2024

Eve Taylor, founder of Eve Taylor London, has been appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. This accolade recognises…

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Greenwashing

A guide to greenwashing & what to do if you spot it in the beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 June 2024

While public interest in and understanding of eco purchasing choices has increased dramatically in recent years, buying a product that is sustainable isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. “Consumers…

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The Manicure Company Good Vibes Gel Polish Summer 2024

Share Good Vibes Only with The Manicure Company’s 6 vibrant summer gel polishes

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2024

The bold, carefree spirit of the 1960’s has inspired The Manicure Company’s summer 2024 nail colour collection, Good Vibes Only. The six vibrant shades serve up a celebration of empowerment,…

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Debbie Mcgee Debbie Arnold Tv Beauty Investigates

Celebrities investigate beauty trends & treatments for TV series

By Helena Biggs | 18 June 2024

Entertainer & radio presenter, Debbie McGee, has teamed up with actress & producer, Debbie Arnold, to explore beauty treatment and wellbeing trends for a TV show, titled Beauty Investigates. Airing…

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Social Media Happy Response

9 tips to make your beauty business stand out on social media

By Guest Writer | 18 June 2024

Avril Kealy, digital content strategist at salon software provider, Phorest, shares social media marketing advice… Despite most of us scrolling on social media every day, harnessing its power for your…

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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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Nailympia Anaheim

Dive into the dazzling world of creativity and innovation at Nailympia Anaheim 2025! This is your ultimate opportunity to break boundaries,…

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