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Submit your fruit nail art for the chance to WIN a £200 HD Pro Nails prize

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 August 2025

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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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2025

The UK government has unveiled a Small Business Plan, which hopes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them ‘the most comprehensive support package in a generation’. Many measures within the plan will directly affect the nail, hair and beauty sectors, which comprise thousands of salons and self-employed…

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HONA nail brand attends small business celebration at Downing Street

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 July 2025

Wales-based professional nail brand, Home Of Nail Art (HONA), was invited to a small business celebration hosted by the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this month. Held at 11 Downing Street, the event brought together over 40 winners and finalists of The Small Awards 2025 by Small Business Britain, where HONA…

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New research reveals SPF skincare confusion

By Kat Hill | 14 August 2018

As many Brits fly off for their summer holidays, research from Mintel has revealed that just under half (47%) of women use facial skincare products containing SPF, with 39% using a specific sun protection product and 13% using other facial products containing SPF. Despite high usage, there remains confusion around…

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Britain’s women spend a whopping £1.15 billion on facial skincare

By Kat Hill | 11 August 2018

A new report from market intelligence agency, Mintel has revealed that British women are spending more than ever on facial skincare. In 2017 British women spent a beautiful £1.15 billion on facial skincare, with sales set to increase by 3% to reach £1.18 billion in 2018. Over the next five…

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ELEMIS donates thousands of pounds to Breast Cancer Care

By Sophie Nutt | 10 August 2018

For the 18th year, ELEMIS is supporting the Breast Cancer Care charity through a donation of £25,000 and a limited edition Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm. Every year ELEMIS has produced a limited edition pink product as a reminder for customers that checking your breasts should be as regular as applying…

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Home nail kits & undercured product has led to an ‘allergy epidemic’

By Scratch Staff | 9 August 2018

The British Association of Dermatologists has issued a warning that (meth)acrylate chemicals, found in acrylic, gel and gel polish systems, are causing ‘a contact allergy epidemic’ in the UK and Ireland. Their concerns are based on a European study that has found that 2.4% of people tested had an allergy…

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Explore Peru: OPI reveals AW18 collection

By Sophie Nutt | 8 August 2018

This year, OPI is taking us on a journey through Peru as it reveals it’s new autumn/winter collection consisting of 12 shades inspired by the South American country. Celebrating the release of the OPI Peru collection, a showcase was held at the fitting Lima Floral restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.…

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Robert Nguyen joins Entity Beauty as creative director

By Helena Biggs | 7 August 2018

Award-winning nail technician and design expert, Robert Nguyen, has joined Entity Beauty as creative director. With over a decade of experience in the nail industry, Robert has spent a large portion of his career as a brand leader and product developer, working to cultivate his passion of creating products and…

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