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Nail tech named as NHBF Top 3 social media influencer 2021

By Helena Biggs | 14 November 2021

Celebrity nail technician, Harriet Westmoreland, has been announced as the National Hair & Beauty Federation‘s (NHBF) Top 3 Influencer 2021 at an awards presentation in London. The organisation launched nominations for its Top 100 Influencers List in July 2021 to recognise those that use social media to influence, educate and…

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Harvey Nichols welcomes first TGB Mani Pedi Spa to Manchester store

By Scratch Staff | 12 November 2021

The Gel Bottle Inc has opened its first Mani Pedi Spa, Create & Coat, in Harvey Nichols, Manchester. Featuring an Insta-worthy interior, the space offers trending nail art and classic hand and foot pampering using The Gel Bottle Inc and Peacći products, and will welcome VIP nail artists for appearances.…

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Sing your heart out with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s winter 2021 collection

By Chloe Randall | 12 November 2021

Gelish & Morgan Taylor have launched their winter shades for the 2021 season in collaboration with the release of all-singing, all-dancing film, Sing 2. Comprising 12 shades, the shades are available in Gelish gel polish and Xpress Dip with six of these shades also being available in Morgan Taylor nail…

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Give festive nail shades a fierce spin with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2021 collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 November 2021

Artistic Nail Design has released its winter 2021 nail colour collection, The Big Bang; six edgy and eye-catching seasonal shades. Designed to make clients feel confident, the shades are available in three formulas to suit the nail needs of all clients: Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Artistic…

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Federation of Small Businesses calls on UK government to help small firms go green

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 November 2021

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has issued a Call to Action to help small firms go green, after a study they issued found that almost two-thirds of small businesses have no active plan to reduce their impact on the environment. 36 percent of small businesses have a plan to…

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Bedfordshire duo launch hair, beauty & wellness hub for freelance pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 November 2021

A pair of friends will open Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, at the end of November 2021. Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, who between them have amassed 76 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness sectors, decided to launch the Creative Hub Studio after seeing professionals struggling…

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Hair & Beauty Charity awarded charitable status in Scotland

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 November 2021

The Hair & Beauty Charity, which offers financial assistance to hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals affected by illness, disability, bereavement, homelessness, domestic violence and financial hardship, has announced that it has received registered charitable status in Scotland. The charity’s beneficiaries, of whom 10% currently live in Scotland, are supported with…

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The nail care set you need by Tweezerman & Tom Bachik

By Chloe Randall | 8 November 2021

Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik has collaborated with beauty tool brand, Tweezerman to create the Ultimate Nail Care set. The manicure kit includes seven Tweezerman nail care tools inspired by Tom’s customised nail sets in a luxury storage box. Each of these stainless-steel tools feature a stylish hand-sketched rose design.  The…

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Looking to enhance your beauty treatment offering? Check out the SMARTSculpt Pro for body contouring

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 November 2021

If you’re searching for a new treatment to add to your portfolio, the SMARTSculpt Pro from the Smart Group may be just what you’re looking for. It presents fat reduction and body contouring technology and is a non-invasive treatment that promotes cell destruction, increases metabolic activity, boosts collagen regeneration, stimulates fibre…

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British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches guide to help consumers

By Scratch Staff | 5 November 2021

British Beauty Council‘s Sustainable Beauty Coalition has created the Planet Positive Beauty Guide: an industry guide featuring easy-to-digest information to help consumers make greener beauty choices more confidently. A study conducted by tech-company, Provenance, and online beauty retailer, Cult Beauty, surveyed the attitudes of more than 23,000 beauty shoppers and…

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‘Tis the season for festive nails! Take a peek at Nexgen & Progenx’s Christmas collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 November 2021

Get in the Christmas spirit with Go Pretty’s launch of the Nexgen and Progenx Christmas Collection, six premium dipping powders in shades ranging from glittery gold to ruby red. The dipping powders provide the benefits of an acrylic system, but a finer consistency allows for a smoother finish with less…

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Looking for speedy Instagrammable nail art? Meet the LUXXI x The Beauty Spot press-ons

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 November 2021

US press-on nails brand LUXXI has collaborated with Birmingham based nail artist, Rebekah Pritchard of The Beauty Spot, to create two sets of press-on nail designs. The collaboration is the second in the LUXXI Artist Series, an initiative that pays homage to talented nail artists behind beloved manicures, by transforming…

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Create sparkly winter nails with NSI’s 3 pigmented acrylic powders

By Chloe Randall | 4 November 2021

NSI Nails has added three acrylic powders to its Perfectly Pretty range for autumn/winter 2021. Formulated for strong enhancements with a glittering finish, these acrylic powders can be used within sculpts and tip & overlay creations or as a design powder. The acrylic powders to join the range are: Merlot…

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NAF! Pro embraces winter nailcare needs with Candy Cane & Winter Spice cuticle oils

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2021

NAF! Pro has added two scents to its burgeoning cuticle oil portfolio for winter 2021. Get clients feeling Christmassy and in the mood for festivities with the Winter Spice and Candy Cane oils, available in 30ml dropper bottles and 3.75ml pens, both of which can be retailed. Winter Spice combines…

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Staffordshire nail technician scoops PHAB Service Stars accolade

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2021

Cheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner of Cheryl’s Nail Design Ltd had her practice assessed rigorously during the process, with the PHAB Service Stars organisation measuring…

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