EVENTS
Submit your fruit nail art for the chance to WIN a £200 HD Pro Nails prize
The August Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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Important August dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of August, with our roundup of dates to note… 2nd-3rd: Brighton Pride Pride Month may have been in June, but amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community is not restricted to one month. The UK’s biggest pride festival takes place at the start…
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Seaside styles stun in nail art contest: check out 55 entries & winner
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for July has been announced as Bethany Allen of @goodwithabrush. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Seaside Styling, in the bid to win a Halo prize courtesy of Pure Nails. Entries were judged by Tina Bell, head…
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Light Elegance WOW Workshops are now available to book via Sweet Squared. The two-hour workshops offer the chance for nail techs to meet the LE education team, enjoy demonstrations and gain an overview of the brand. Pros can also expect special offers and an insight into the educational offering. Costing just £20…
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Throughout March, Sally Salon Services is giving away a free Klipad tablet to retail and professional customers when they spend £150 or more on select brands. Valid on purchases both online and in stores across the UK, the HD Android tablet also comes with a solid case, which is ideal…
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Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! Week 6 on Dancing On Ice saw the celebrities going through the time tunnel turning into their chosen characters. James Jordan became Fred Flintstone, Wes Nelson was a pirate, Saara Alto…
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Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The lovely Jane Danson sadly left last week’s Dancing On Ice. She was great to work with and I’m glad she got to have a nice mani before she left. Skater,…
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Crystallised glitter nails walked the Ashish runway thanks to The Gel Bottle Inc. The nail team was led by Michelle Humphrey using The GelBottle Inc products. Inspired by the texture of blankets and crochet, the models wore a glitzy, textured look. Over a peel-off base or nail guards for easy,…
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Waxing brand, Wax:One, is commemorating its first year in the beauty industry with a multitude of benefits and exciting events for pros. The brand’s distributor, Sweet Squared, is hosting free Wax:One workshops with birthday surprises, goody bags and special discounts lasting throughout the month. Made for pros by pros, Wax:One has…
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