EDUCATION

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Glitterbels Gel Polish course: My experience with the Scratch Stars Ultimate Nail Team

By Jess Watts | 9 November 2025

Join me as I relay my visit to Stoke-on-Trent and Glitterbels’ stunning HQ, where I took my first official steps into professional nail styling… My first encounter with the Glitterbels team was at The Scratch Stars Party 2025, at which the brand’s education team was recognised with a third win…

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The Nail Lab expands education offering with The Nail Hub

By Jess Watts | 3 November 2025

Professional nail brand, The Nail Lab (TNL), has expanded its education offering with the launch of The Nail Hub – a dedicated arm of the business designed to ‘raise education standards throughout the UK and beyond’. The Nail Hub serves to empower nail professionals through structured, high-quality training. With a…

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Nail tech communities: 4 online groups for networking & growth

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2025

Are you seeking support from fellow nail techs? Do you want easy access to creative and business inspiration? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask? The answer might lie in joining a nail networking group. Here’s four to explore… The Nail Tech Org The Nail Tech Org…

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LECENTÉ welcomes new partner, Jenny Nagorski

By Kat Hill | 31 May 2017

Lecenté has announced that nail artist, Jenny Nagorski, will be joining the brand’s team of official partners. Jenny will join Amanda Trivett in supporting and representing the brand online, at events and in some product development. “We have had our eye on Jenny for a while as her work as a nail…

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COURSE BITES: CND SHELLAC™ Conversion with Sweet Squared

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2017

Course Details: Convert to CND Shellac system in one day. Attendees will explore the system through theory and practical learning and learn the science and technology of SHELLAC™  and UV light, P.E.P, SHELLAC™  Application in single colour and french, as well as correct removal. Duration: One day, 10:00am – 4:30pm Location: Nationwide, on various dates Requirements: The…

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TRACEY LEE to head to the UK to teach design techniques

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

Scratch Stars finalist, Marie-Louise Coster, is hosting multi award-winning nail artist, Tracey Lee, at her Bristol training school next month. Tracey, who scooped NAILS magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist 2017 title, will be offering expert advice in mixed media designs on Saturday 15 July and hand painting on Sunday 16…

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COURSE BITES: Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel Workshop

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2017

Course Details: Learn the skills needed to become a pro at Cuccio Pronto Soak Off UV Gel. The pure gel formula is great for clients with weak and damaged nails, helping to give additional strength that gel polish in a bottle cannot. With 50 shades, including glitters, in the range, shades can…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY reveals new team of educators

By Kat Hill | 17 May 2017

Magpie Beauty has revealed its new line up of educators. Along with the new team, the nail art brand will be soon offering fully accredited courses. The new educators include: Sarah Shakespeare, owner of Magpie Beauty Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty Ruth Munro, of Little Blank Spaces Sophie Hudd,  Rainbow Nails…

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HIGH DEFINITION reveals future brow training dates

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

High Definition has announced its brow training dates for May and June. Open to everyone, the two-day training course covers the skills needed to master the unique High Definition Brows experience. Classes are held at the brand’s state-of-the-art academies in Leeds, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, and at an exclusive pop-up…

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