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From polish to pitch: The GelBottle Inc partners with Bristol Bears Women rugby team
The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has teamed up with Bristol Bears Women as its Official Nail Provider for the 2025/26 season. TGB is no stranger to sporting collaborations, with previous partnerships…
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Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2025 shares secrets to nail industry success
Michelle Brookes is an award-winning nail technician & educator who won Scratch Stars Educator of the Year for the second time in July. She tells Scratch what makes a good…
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How to beat feelings of overwhelm as a beauty business owner
Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares wellbeing advice… Hey beauty pros! At this point of the year, I wonder: have you had a ‘wobble’? I’m guilty of…
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Norwich nail tech: finding success with a rare neurological condition
I’m Jade Fox and I have Moebius syndrome: a rare neurological condition that is present from birth and affects facial muscles, speech, eye movement and mobility. I face daily challenges…
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Silver nails are trending: here are 20 looks to show off the shine
A new nail trend is taking over, this time pioneered by TikTok. Content creator, Amanda Chen (@amandasujin), garnered a lot of attention when her video showing her silver nail polish…
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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference to offer insight & inspo to pros & brands
Are you free on 24 September and want to level up your trends knowledge and accelerate the growth of your brand? The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference is returning to…
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UCA graduate adds 5,000 false nails to fashion project
Demitris Zacharia recently graduated from UCA with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. His final major project, titled ‘The Good, The Bad and The Glamorous’, caught the eye of Scratch…
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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips
Check out this guide for nail pros who want to capture high-quality nail photos. First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for people to properly…
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99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for August has been announced as Emma Laverton of @failtefae. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by…
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