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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Gallery, Bawtry

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2019

Get to know the names behind The Nail Gallery, Bawtry – finalist in the Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year category 20/21, sponsored by The Gel Bottle Inc… “Jessica…

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Beauty buyers offered free luggage set by Sally Salon Services

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2019

To help get beauty pros in the holiday mood, Sally Salon Services is offering a gift with purchase offer for stocking up on summer salon essentials. Trade customers shopping both…

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Why you should check insurance cover when learning new nail techniques

By Katie Barnes | 30 April 2019

Continued professional development (CPD) ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a professional service to your customers. Constant updating of skills is vital…

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OPI’s Suzi Weiss-Fischmann authors book

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2019

Aiming to inspire beauty lovers alike and share a brand’s fascinating history, OPI’s co-founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has revealed her story in the form of a book. Entitled I’m Not Really…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack

By Sophie Nutt | 30 April 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals doughnut nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this…

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Salon System supports ‘The Masterclass’ by Mario Dedivanovic

By Sophie Nutt | 29 April 2019

Salon System supported ‘The Masterclass’ event hosted by celebrity make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic (aka @makeupbymario), in London earlier this month. At The Masterclass, 650 make-up artists had the opportunity to…

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How to encourage your clients to try nail art

By Metta Francis | 29 April 2019

A small sprinkle of glitter or minimalistic nail art can increase your profits and leave your clients feeling super chic, so take a look at your nail art menu and…

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Beauty brand winners announced at CEW Awards

By Helena Biggs | 29 April 2019

Friday 26 April saw the results of the CEW Awards announced at the glamorous Hilton, Park Lane. Guests, including Scratch editor, Helena Biggs, indulged in a three course lunch and…

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MANI MONDAY: Snazzy smoke

By Sophie Nutt | 29 April 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Simply Beauty in Bridgend, South Wales, has brightened up our morning with these jazzy…

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KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on…

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Glitterbels education event: Annabel’s Art Assembly

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event led by co-founder & creative director, Annabel Maginnis. It marks her…

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