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Creative Challenge World Theatre Day

40+ musical & theatre nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 March 2024

Check out entries to the 27 March 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: World Theatre Day. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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The Manicure Company Save The Date Collection Featured Image

Say ‘I do’ to jelly finishes & subtle shimmers with The Manicure Company’s Save The Date collection

By Callie Iley | 28 March 2024

The Manicure Company has unveiled its Save The Date collection, featuring six staple shades to suit bridal clients. Carefully curated with bridal clients in mind, the collection is made up of six whimsical gel polish shades covering the pink, nude and white essentials. The formula in each 8ml bottle offers…

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Male Nail Tech & Client

British Beauty Council unveils campaign theme for 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 March 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has announced ‘A beauty industry that looks like you’ as its theme for the year. The focus is part of a campaign to find out what beauty means to its workers and consumers, and will be underpinned by the organisation’s biggest research project in its history,…

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Nail Tech Talk Emma Stephens Of Gemini Nails Sussex

Nail Tech Talk: Emma Stephens of Gemini Nails Sussex

By Callie Iley | 27 March 2024

Get to know Emma Stephens of Gemini Nails Sussex, as she shares her story as a nail artist living with chronic illnesses and reveals the inspiration behind her dazzling nail designs… Emma remembers seeing press-on nails for the first time at Claire’s Accessories, noting that since that moment, she was hooked. “Nails…

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Credit Hands Woman

Inside look: The power of nail creators & importance of crediting them

By Katie Barnes | 26 March 2024

The nail industry is a dynamic and fast-growing industry, with creators and ambassadors playing a crucial role in shaping trends, showcasing products and inspiring millions of nail professionals worldwide. These talented individuals invest their time, creativity and expertise to produce exceptional work, yet often their contributions go unnoticed and uncompensated.…

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Artistic Lucid Blooms

Create dreamy nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s 6 spring shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 March 2024

Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its spring 2024 colour collection, Lucid Blooms, inspired by the ‘hazy yet captivating memory of a dream’. Each of its six colours is available in Artistic Colour Gloss Soak-off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip & Brush Powder formulas to meet…

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Nail brand, Moyra, introduces UK education team

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2024

Expanding its UK reach, international nail brand, Moyra, introduces its education team of three talented UK-based nail techs… A family-run nail brand, Moyra has focused on delivering quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service for over two decades. UK distribution of Moyra products sits safely in the hands of…

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Mar2024 Scratch Snap Entries

Explore the 85 mermaid-core nail art entries into February 2024’s Scratch Snap competition

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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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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