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School bans students from wearing acrylic nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 September 2019

A school in England has banned acrylic nail extensions after claiming students were ‘unable to use a pen’ because of them. In a letter sent out to parents at Burnside…

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Cuccio announces seminars to help maximise income through nail skills

By Helena Biggs | 5 September 2019

Cuccio Europe is to host three Hard Gel Seminars this autumn, with the focus on helping techs utilise their nail skills to maximise income using the brand’s T3 LED/UV Hard…

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How to manage staff performance effectively

By Scratch Staff | 5 September 2019

Hilary Hall, chief executive of the National Hairdressers’ Federation & National Beauty Federation, serves up support and advice for beauty business owners wishing to effectively manage their staff members… Performance…

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Nearly half of generation Z would consider a career in beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2019

A new survey commissioned by CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has found that nearly half (42%) of the Generation Z respondents would consider a career in…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beautifix, Ringmer

By Kat Hill | 4 September 2019

Having worked solo in a home salon, Penny Smith took the next step by opening her first salon in her home village of Ringmer. “We opened our the Beautifix salon this…

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Apply magnetic lashes easily with Magnetise Magnetic Eyeliner

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2019

Lash Perfect has revealed the Magnetise Magnetic Liner for easy application of Magnetise Magnetic Lashes. Simply sweep the eyeliner over the eyelid before connecting Magnetise Magnetic Lashes to the liner,…

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What to do when you suspect a nail product allergy

By Katie Barnes | 3 September 2019

Itching; redness; swelling; nail separation; burning; peeling or blistering are all ways that your body is telling you that something is wrong. While recognising an allergy is important, it is…

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Thinking of franchising?

By Kat Hill | 3 September 2019

There’s more than one way to run a beauty business – and maybe franchising could be the way forward for you, explains NBF chief executive, Hilary Hall… Depending on your…

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Craft mesmerising manicures with Pure Nails Book of Shadows Collection

By Scratch Staff | 3 September 2019

Have clients spellbound with the new Book of Shadows Collection from Pure Nails. Seeing 12 new shades in the Halo gel polish formula, the collection sees a ‘5D cat-eye’, mesmerising…

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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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Innergize Beauty & Wellness Summit

Global cloud software provider, Zenoti, will host has its annual beauty and wellness summit, Innergize 2025: A Time To Thrive,…

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