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Session manicurist opens London salon focused on nailcare memberships

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 July 2024

Centred on nailcare memberships and flexible pay-as-you-go nail services, Manicured London has opened in Hackney Wick. Founded by session manicurist & educator, Tinu Bello, the East London space has inclusivity…

ENTRY OPEN for North America’s Star Nail Artist contest: Season 1

By Helena Biggs | 1 July 2024

Entry has opened for North America’s Star Nail Artist: a new online contest for nail professionals. Created by the team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition…

7 top tips to promote wellbeing in the beauty workplace

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 June 2024

How often do you feel stressed? Research shows that the average UK adult feels stressed for around eight days per month. Being a beauty professional may be what earns you…

The 5 social media mistakes that are stopping you from attracting clients to your beauty business

By Jo Tompkins | 27 June 2024

Are your social media accounts failing to attract your ideal clients? Here are the most common issues I see on the social media platforms of nail techs that prevent growth:…

Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Shed, Swansea, Wales

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 June 2024

Step inside The Beauty Shed: a welcoming salon nestled within the Welsh countryside, as owner, Katie Dutton, shares the story of the space… Undertaking beauty training in 2004, Katie Dutton…

SalonCycle launches to help UK hair & beauty salons recycle waste

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 June 2024

International recycling company, TerraCycle, has launched SalonCycle in the UK: a scheme to help hair and beauty pros and salons divert their hard-to-recycle waste from landfill and incineration. Following a…

Add a splash of summer to nails with these 4 NailKind nail lacquers

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 June 2024

Dive into a Sea of Love this summer, as Danish-born nail colour and care brand, NailKind, has launched four mesmerising hues in its vegan-friendly lacquer formula. Inspired by the enchanting…

Glitterbels unveils DreamCure Lamp for nails at star-studded Manchester event

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2024

Geordie Shore stars, Charlotte Crosby, Chloe Ferry and Sophie Kasaei, were among attendees at an event hosted by Glitterbels in Manchester, 23 June. DreamFest commemorated the launch of the nail…

Scratch team scoops 2nd place at Studex Golf Day fundraiser

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2024

An impressive £30,000 was raised for the We Are All Making A Difference charity at the annual Studex Golf Day. The provider of piercing products and training has been hosting…

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Emoke, Harrow, Greater London

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 June 2024

Emoke Andre, owner of London nail salon, Nails by Emoke, tells Scratch about the unique qualities of the business and its ‘family’ of staff… Qualifying as a nail technician in…

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