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Salon in the Spotlight: LB Beauty, Hathersage, Peak District

By Lilly Delmage | 17 July 2024

Libby Bramley, the beauty therapist behind LB Beauty, invites us inside her ‘clean, warm and cosy’ salon, located in the Peak District. Having always known she wanted to work within…

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Emoji etiquette: 4 ways to use emojis effectively in your beauty business

By Lilly Delmage | 17 July 2024

Emojis are small, visual icons used in online communications to convey or enhance a particular message, for example using a thumbs up (👍) to communicate you agree with something, or…

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Explained: the power of truly listening to your clients as a beauty pro

By Marie-Louise Coster | 16 July 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares the value of listening and retaining information shared by clients… Listening and hearing are the same thing aren’t they? Incorrect. I’m…

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Are you a nail pro on the move? Discover Kirsty Meakin’s Wireless E-File Pen nail tool

By Lilly Delmage | 15 July 2024

Described by renowned nail stylist, Kirsty Meakin, as a product that will ‘revolutionise your nail game’, the Wireless E-File Pen has launched: under her own brand, Kirsty Meakin Nail Products.…

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NAILYMPIA MEXICO 2024: The results

By Scratch Staff | 15 July 2024

The third iteration of Nailympia Mexico, Mexico City, was hosted by Dafne Fernandez on 6-7 July 2024 and welcomed 172 competitors – alongside a vibrant turnout of spectators and sponsors.…

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Celebrate Euro 2024 with 15 football-themed nail designs

By Lilly Delmage | 14 July 2024

England have made the UEFA Euro 2024 finals, and what better way to support the team than to sport a football-inspired manicure? Cheer on from the sidelines with these 15…

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65% Of Lgbtqia+ Consumers Feel Represented In The Hair And Beauty Industry, Research Reveals

Revealed: how LGBTQIA+ consumers feel about representation in the hair & beauty industry

By Lilly Delmage | 13 July 2024

A survey by Vagaro has found that 65% of LGBTQIA+ consumers feel represented within the hair and beauty industry. Salon, spa and fitness booking app, Vagaro, reached out to hundreds…

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Fruit nails are trending: Here’s 30 fun nail art ideas for summer 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 July 2024

In Pinterest’s Summer 2024 Trend Report, the social media platform revealed that global searches for ‘fruity nails’ increased by 175% from April 2023 to April 2024, noting that grapefruit, blueberry,…

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Behind The Brand: Meet the nail technician turned founder of NIBOVI E-file bits

By Lilly Delmage | 12 July 2024

Nail technician, Sadie Hynes, launched her brand, NIBOVI, in February 2024, specialising in high-quality E-file bits, accessories, tools and ABT-accredited education. Having been in the beauty industry for nearly 15…

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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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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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