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Nuance Nails: How Texture Layering Drives Client Bookings

Nuance Nails: How Texture Layering Drives Client Bookings

Nuance nails combine chrome, jelly, and cat-eye finishes to create custom, mineral-inspired art, offering UK salons a chance to increase their service premiums.

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•Scratch MagazineAug 16, 2026
Why Salon Owners Should Back Junior Stylists for ClubStar 2027

Why Salon Owners Should Back Junior Stylists for ClubStar 2027

Applications for the 2027 ClubStar Art Team close on 31 August. Here is why salon owners should encourage their junior talent to apply to boost staff retention.

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•Salon BusinessAug 16, 2026
Why Returning to Nail Fundamentals Drives Salon Longevity

Why Returning to Nail Fundamentals Drives Salon Longevity

Leeds salon owner Mollie Hiles launches an online course focusing on foundational nail skills, arguing that mastering the basics is essential for professional growth.

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•Scratch MagazineAug 16, 2026
Townhouse Signs 40-Salon Deal for Italian Market Expansion

Townhouse Signs 40-Salon Deal for Italian Market Expansion

Townhouse’s 40-salon expansion into Italy highlights how systemised, technology-driven service models are attracting major investment into the nail sector.

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•Scratch MagazineAug 15, 2026
Calculating Hair Extension Profit: Is Your Salon Ready?

Calculating Hair Extension Profit: Is Your Salon Ready?

New interactive software allows UK salon owners to forecast profit from hair extensions; here is how to use these projections to drive genuine business growth.

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•Salon BusinessAug 15, 2026
Global Beauty Trends: What August 2026 Means for UK Salons

Global Beauty Trends: What August 2026 Means for UK Salons

Global cosmetics giants are prioritising retail transformation and regulatory compliance; UK salon owners must adapt their stock and service strategies accordingly.

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•Global Cosmetics NewsAug 15, 2026
Multi-Generational Salon Strategy: Bridging Tech and Tradition

Multi-Generational Salon Strategy: Bridging Tech and Tradition

Marlene Lamont explains how hybrid booking, adaptable consultations, and wide-ranging technical training help salons thrive across multiple generations of clients.

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•Salon BusinessAug 15, 2026
Eugene Souleiman’s Intergalactic Hair Trends for PS27

Eugene Souleiman’s Intergalactic Hair Trends for PS27

Eugene Souleiman’s latest Copenhagen Fashion Week work highlights a shift toward sculptural, textile-based styling that treats hair as raw material.

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•Hairdressers Journal InteractiveAug 14, 2026
Translating Celebrity Hair Images into Realistic Salon Results

Translating Celebrity Hair Images into Realistic Salon Results

Turn client reference photos into realistic goals by focusing on texture, technique, and home-maintenance education rather than blind imitation.

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•Salon BusinessAug 14, 2026
Douglas Group Pivot: E-commerce Shift and Retail Lessons

Douglas Group Pivot: E-commerce Shift and Retail Lessons

Douglas Group’s 2% Q3 sales drop signals a wider retail shift; here is what salon owners should prioritise to stay profitable and competitive.

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•Global Cosmetics NewsAug 14, 2026