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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry

By Lilly Delmage | 9 February 2025

Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…

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Interested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar dives into its 2025 direction

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

Are you keen to learn more about Nailympia Competitions? Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist for hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, hosted a webinar with Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, and seasoned judge & nail expert, Vitaly Solomonoff, which is available to watch back here.…

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Scotland home salon: the pro offering a one-stop shop for nails, hair & beauty services

By Lilly Delmage | 8 February 2025

Emma Saunderson, the owner of Angus-based salon, GlamEm, has made a name for herself as a versatile beauty professional, offering an impressive range of beauty treatments from her home salon. Having trained as a nail technician in 2019 with Young Nails, Emma initially worked on a mobile basis. Though as…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge, Bulford

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2017

Having previously honed her craft, in a home salon in Germany catering for UK Forces, their wives and dependants, Gemma Riste’s return to the UK saw her continue her career. Starting off by renting a space at a hairdressers, Gemma quickly outgrew the location as her client base grew. A new…

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REFECTOCIL unveils new remover

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2017

RefectoCil has unveiled its Micellar Eye Make-Up Remover. Wiping the eye area clean of make-up, grease or dirt before a RefectoCil eyelash tinting service, the remover is oil-free and preps the eye area. The micelles attract dust and impurities, without the need for rubbing to remove mascara and eye shadow. The…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Moore

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been requesting glittery encapsulated designs – which they’ve renamed ‘glass nails’! Since I completed my level three qualification, I have found that my personal style and client based lean towards sculpted and…

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MARGARET DABBS LONDON introduces Lower Laser Therapy

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

Footcare specialist, Margaret Dabbs London, has introduced a new treatment across its London, UK and Dubai clinics – Lower Laser Therapy. The treatment technique soothes a variety of ailments utilising lasers. Pain-free, the laser action is a warming sensation on the affected area and the settings are variable depending on the clinical…

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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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SPEEDY LASH SERVICES with Lash FX

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2017

Have everything to hand for a speedy service with the Lash FX Instant Russian Kit. This handy kit includes soft, ultra-fine lashes that are grouped together to create a full volume yet lightweight lash look The kit feature enough product for up to 10 sets and contains four packs of…

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