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KEEP COOL with Simon Jersey

By Helena Biggs | 28 April 2017

Refresh your work uniform in time for the warmer season with Simon Jersey’s range of linen blend tunics. The range, which launched in February, has proven popular among customers, with…

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JUMBO SHELLAC shades available this weekend only

By Kat Hill | 28 April 2017

Stock up this bank holiday weekend with jumbo sized CND™ Shellac™ shades! For the the May Bank Holiday, Sweet Squared has unveiled the limited edition Jumbo Shellac. More than double the size of…

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JESSICA LAUNCHES wedding themed nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 April 2017

Save the date! 2 May sees the launch of a decadent six-piece bridal collection from Jessica nails.   Featuring four pearlescent and two glitter shades, the hues in the Glowing…

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COURSE BITES: OPI GelColor Artist Series

By Kat Hill | 27 April 2017

Course Details: Up your nail art game with OPI’s GelColor Artist Series Design Gels and its corresponding training day. Learn how to use the brand’s gel colours, allowing you to unleash your inner artist…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sparkle Beauty, Skelmersdale

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career…

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Go pretty pink with CRYSTAL PARADE

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Add some girly glamour to your nail services with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. In a handy packet of mixed sized Swarovskis, this collection of No Hot Fix Crystals will…

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How to practice nail techniques away from clients

By Katie Barnes | 26 April 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on finding time and tools to practice your techniques… A sentence I hear more than often, especially from…

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SELFIE CULTURE drives increase in cosmetics sales

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

The so-called ‘selfie generation’ is helping to increase the sales of cosmetics according to IRI, a leading data provider for retailers and suppliers. Driven by the desire to share images…

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CREATE A calm environment with tranquility album

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

Transport your clients into a world of pure tranquillity with the new Power of Zen CD from composer, Stuart Michael. The perfect musical backdrop for your treatment room, the album…

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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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