EDUCATION

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TGB Academy launches online learning platform for nail techs

By Lilly Delmage | 3 July 2025

TGB Academy from The GelBottle Inc has launched an online learning platform for nail professionals seeking education that is ‘flexible, accessible and comprehensive’. The education hub enables nail professionals at all stages of their careers to learn and refine their skills on their own schedules and terms. It offers a…

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Powys nail salon: where rustic charm meets luxury beauty treatments

By Lilly Delmage | 7 June 2025

Jodie Evans, owner of Wales salon, Nail Envy, speaks to Scratch about the journey of building her thriving nail business. “Nail Envy is designed to feel like a luxurious home-from-home, combining rustic charm with modern elegance,” says Jodie. “The interior features brickwork, warm wood tones and plush velvet chairs –…

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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Lilly Delmage | 2 April 2025

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for social media users to properly appreciate your nail creations, which could impact whether they decide to book…

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SERBIAN NAIL ARTIST helps perfect styling & shaping skills for select UK techs

By Helena Biggs | 3 May 2017

Multi award-winning nail artist, Kostka Bojana, jetted to the UK to host a four-day training event at Katie Barnes Training Academy, Warwick. Attended by some of the UK’s top nail artists, the Serbian nail supremo helped enhance skills in gel painting, as well as L&P acrylic nail shapes, including the…

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BCI OFFERS 10% off microblading course for beginners

By Helena Biggs | 30 April 2017

Beauty Concepts International is offering Scratch readers an exclusive 10% off its LCN Microblading Beginners course. Held in various locations across the UK, the course involves a period of pre-study, three-and-a-half days in the classroom and six weeks of case study practice. While in the classroom, students are taught the…

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COURSE BITES: OPI GelColor Artist Series

By Kat Hill | 27 April 2017

Course Details: Up your nail art game with OPI’s GelColor Artist Series Design Gels and its corresponding training day. Learn how to use the brand’s gel colours, allowing you to unleash your inner artist with the pigment-rich, high-intensity gels that can create striking designs. A model is not required and a kit will be supplied.…

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COURSE BITES: Access All Areas Nail Art, Sweet Squared

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2017

Course Details: This intermediate level nail art class is about learning how to create impressive nail art in a way that is quick and easy to execute on clients using SHELLAC™, VINYLUX™ Creative Play™ Lecenté Glitters, Foils, Stamping and hand painting. The attendees will create four looks and also learn how to set up their photographs to show…

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Be safe in the workplace with CIDESCO’s top tips

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has announced ‘Health & Safety month’ to help raise standards in the industry and improve your wellbeing while working. “While there are laws and requirements that help us maintain health & safety standards, going above and beyond these will be noticed by…

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COURSE BITES: LCN Elite Diamond Microdermabrasion

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2017

Course Details: This one day course aims to teach the attendee the knowledge required to preform popular Microdermabrasion treatments. You will learn: Health and hygiene Anatomy and physiology Client consultation Contra-indications Microdermabrasion treatment Ultrasound therapy Hot and cold therapy Wellness facial Product knowledge Client aftercare Retail opportunities Requirements: Level Two Beauty Therapy or equivalent required…

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