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Nail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2025

Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most prestigious awards event! It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, passion and dedication to client care: the nail sector’s equivalent to the Oscars has returned for a 13th year – and…

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Cardiff nail tech: Offering vegan nail services has attracted 75% of my clients

By Lilly Delmage | 31 January 2025

Coral Kendall (she/they) of vegan nail studio, Oh Lush Nails, shares why she believes it is important to offer vegan services, the products she uses and what techs can do to become more vegan-friendly… “As a vegan of seven years, I was always going to run a vegan studio,” reveals…

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20 nail products you’ll love for Valentine’s Day 2025

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 January 2025

‘Tis the season of love, so we’ve rounded up 20 love-ly nail products – from gel polishes to nail lacquers and glitter – that will set hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day…

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Marketing lash services to clients

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2019

Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her advice for marketing lash services successfully in your salon… “As a first step in promoting your new lash services, you could let your newly trained lash technicians practice their skills on your nail technicians. Sitting up close all day with clients,…

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Fly high with the Wanderlust collection from Leighton Denny

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2019

Leighton Denny Expert Nails has revealed the new Wanderlust collection for spring/summer. Inspired by the ‘high-life’, ‘memorable destinations’ and ‘summer sun’, the collection is ideal for those enjoying a summer getaway. The collection comprises a mix of new, rich and versatile classics that complement a summer wardrobe and are designed…

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Halo Gel Polish adds Out Of The Blue to colour range

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2019

Pure Nails Halo Gel Polish has added a new shade to its extensive colour range. Out Of The Blue is a royal blue hue that features a subtle shimmery sheen ideal as a transitional shade from late summer into the early autumn season. Shop Halo Gel Polish in Out Of…

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Claim your Lash eXtend discount!

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2019

Offer lucrative lash treatments with Lash eXtend – now available in the UK the All That Jazz and Nail Harmony UK team hailing from The Netherlands and Belgium and developed by world champion, Yvonne Van Wieren, the Lash eXtend brand sees a range of professional products for services including classic lashes,…

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A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell

By Scratch Staff | 18 July 2019

Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips,…

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Add a fruity finish to manicures with Crystal Nails Mojito Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 18 July 2019

Finish nail treatments with this fruity Mojito Cream from Crystal Nails UK. Ideal for the summer months and pre-holiday manicures, ensure clients are in the mood with the scented body lotion boasting the fragrance of a mojito. As well as emitting a lime-mint fragrance, the Mojito Cream contains an array…

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