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Karolyn Mclaren's Australia Nails

#ManiMonday: Acknowledging Australia

By Zoe Wickens | 20 January 2020

Karolyn McLaren of Blackburn-based Belle Beau Nails  qualified in 2001 and worked part time as a mobile nail tech. After having children, she had a break from the industry and returned in 2018 to work with her daughter. She also has experience in creating theatre set designs, and utilises her…

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Mavex launches Micoxan Intensive Nail Solution treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 20 January 2020

Mavex has launched Micoxan, a new treatment designed to improve nails affected by fungal infections. The Micoxan Intensive Nail Solution boasts an antiseptic, repairing and protective action to reduce dyschromias and yellowing while strengthening and hydrating fragile, damaged nails. The innovative formula penetrates deeply in the nail to return it to…

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3 things to consider if you want to ‘go mobile’

By Scratch Staff | 19 January 2020

Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, serves up some top tips if you’re considering making the move to a mobile way of working… Have you been pondering or planning your next career move? Some of you may be thinking of ‘going mobile’ – and…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 12 – 19 January

By Kat Hill | 19 January 2020
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Margaret Dabbs London's Shoe Freshener

Margaret Dabbs London welcomes handy shoe freshener to help eliminate bacteria

By Zoe Wickens | 19 January 2020

Margaret Dabbs London has launched a new three-in-one Shoe Freshener with Active Oxygen (Ozone) Technology. The technology works through a naturally occurring chemical reaction when electricity is applied to moisture, which produces the molecules O2 and O3 Ozone. These molecules help to disinfect and kill viruses, as well as inhibit…

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Kayley Cairns Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 19 January 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kayley Cairns, multi award winning tech and Hazel Dixon Nail Artist & Academy educator, wears an embellished design inspired by Pantone’s colour of the year. “The nails are created using coloured L&P from HD Professional. They were infills so I filled…

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Artistic Nail Design's Pink Correctional Gels

Help banish nail imperfections with Artistic Correction Gel

By Zoe Wickens | 19 January 2020

Artistic Nail Design has introduced two Correction Gels; Pink Concealer and Translucent Pink. Pink Concealer is for clients who are after a full coverage nail in a neutral pink hue and Translucent Pink has a bright pink glow, helping to disguise surface imperfections and add strength to nails. The gels…

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British Beauty Council Report

British Beauty Council report reveals value of the beauty industry

By Zoe Wickens | 18 January 2020

The British Beauty Council has revealed some new statistics in its 2019 Annual Report. Research by Britain Thinks, an international insight and strategy consultancy, highlighted that 96% of stakeholders support defining jobs that sit within the beauty sector to reflect the multi-dimensional nature of the industry. Two separate definitions were…

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Mar2024 Scratch Snap Winner Announced

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2024

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Mermaid Magic’, in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Entries were judged…

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Dawn Wolk Nail Desk

How I’m navigating epilepsy so I can keep offering nail services

By Scratch Staff | 26 March 2024

Dawn Wolk has huge adoration for the nail industry. It gives her independence and a sense of self worth – but regular seizures mean she can only offer a maximum of two nail services each day. The East Sussex nail pro, who attained an L&P acrylic nail qualification in February…

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Hair & Beauty Charity Lead

Hair & Beauty Charity reports rise in professionals requesting help

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 March 2024

The Hair & Beauty Charity has shared insight from the last five years of its work, revealing that there has been a 1,200% rise in the number of people aged 18-30 asking for help from the charity. Figures also show that there has been a 300% rise in male applicants…

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Want to create nail designs that rock? Check out the Glitterbels Rock Chick collection

By Callie Iley | 25 March 2024

Amp up spring and summer nail looks with the Glitterbels Rock Chick collection. Featuring six Hema-free gel polish shades, the collection finds inspiration for its edgy hues from leather jackets, ripped jeans and studded belts. The shades include: Break The Rules – a grungy deep green hue suited to timeless…

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Katy P Video Guide

An award-winning nail tech’s guide to creating great video content

By Katy Pottle | 24 March 2024

The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, shares top tips for creating jaw-dropping video content to capture attention… Get inspired Firstly, seek inspiration from fellow nail artists. Watch their videos and ascertain what works and engages you. This can give you a good basis for your own unique video. If creating a…

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Nails Brows Mayfair Salon Feature

Mayfair celebrity beauty hotspot marks 10-year milestone

By Callie Iley | 24 March 2024

Luxury boutique salon, Nails & Brows Mayfair, is marking a decade of beauty services since its opening in March 2014. The team at Nails & Brows Mayfair consists of 22 beauty experts, who deliver a range of services to clients including celebrities and royals, serving up manicures, pedicures, lash extensions…

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