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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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50 chrome Valentine’s Day nail art ideas you’ll fall for

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

From glazed donut finishes to striking shiny details, chrome nails aren’t going anywhere – and especially not for Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with our roundup of romantic chrome nail looks below…

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Beauty industry trade association launches

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2018

Industry trade association, The National Hairdressers Federation, has unveiled its new sister trade association – the National Beauty Federation. “We recognised that the NHF name is a barrier for beauty salons, yet we know that our beauty salon members value the free business support included in membership,” explains chief executive,…

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Therapists boost business opportunities on Just Wax Advanced Course

By Helena Biggs | 17 October 2018

Salon System wax specialists, Andy Rouillard and Lisa Stone, hosted a Just Wax Advanced Masterclass at Stockport’s Alan Howard Training Academy using the new Expert range. The intimate course offered new tips and tricks to help boost business with a focus on both theory and practical, hands-on advice. Therapists were…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Ever Pretty Beauty Studio, Wakefield

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2018

Living up to its name, this new studio is the result of a mother-daughter duo pursuing a balanced work and home life. Opening in July this year, Shelby Holmes and Amanda Welbourn had a lightbulb moment after a house move. “We have worked together for many years in various locations…

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Consumers are choosing venues during Christmas based on photo opportunities

By Sophie Nutt | 16 October 2018

It’s never too early to start thinking about the ways to increase revenue and maximise profits over the Christmas period! Research by Christmas Tree World has shown that as many as one in ten people would actually choose a retail venue simply based on whether the Christmas tree and decorations…

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Meeting with Mavala UK

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2018

Yesterday I hotfooted to Mavala UK’s HQ in Sevenoaks, Kent. Excited to gain an insight into such a long-established brand, I was met by Lynn Gray, Mavala UK’s national sales manager, who was tasked with relaying the brand’s 60 year history and showcasing the huge range of products available. I was lead into…

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Magpie Beauty adds to education team

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2018

Magpie Beauty has revealed five new additions to its education team at its Magpie Educator Bootcamp event. The two-day training event saw the appointment of: Sinead Bulley – Cambridgeshire Jenny Johnson – North/North East Sara Brock – South Wales/Gloucestershire Keren Smith – Suffolk Nicolette Manesh – Hampshire The new educators…

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