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How to perfect pronouns in your beauty business & beyond

By Guest Writer | 15 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice on pronoun use… “How is they?” was a question my good friend asked about a…

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25 tartan print nail designs for the autumn/winter season

By Scratch Staff | 15 November 2023

Keep in check this season with tartan takes on nail styling. Check out our roundup of designs below…

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#NailingDiabetes: Blue nails to support World Diabetes Day

By Chloe Randall | 14 November 2023

To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Diabetes UK encouraged people to paint nails blue and share their looks using the hashtag #NailingDiabetes. We asked you to show us…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Nikki Mikellides, SMHBA National Nail Tech of the Year 2023

By Callie Iley | 14 November 2023

Social Media Hair and Beauty Awards (SMHBA) National Nail Technician of the Year 2023, Nikki Mikellides of Nails By Nikki M, shares her career journey and divulges the details of…

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How to support transgender employees in your beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 November 2023

According to a survey conducted by Totaljobs in 2021, 65% of trans people hide their gender status or history in the workplace. 32% of the 400+ trans respondents had experienced…

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4 ways to be more gender inclusive in your nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 13 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice to ensure your business is inviting to all… 1. Get educated Anyone…

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30 berry toned nails to inspire your A/W nail creations

By Scratch Staff | 13 November 2023

Deep plum tones, punchy purples and muted mauves are proving to be popular hues this autumn/winter. Check out our roundup of berry-toned reader designs below…

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30+ seasonal swirl styles to stay on-trend for AW23

By Callie Iley | 12 November 2023

Swirl nails were one of the hottest trends of the year, and they’re not going away as autumn approaches! Check out our roundup of swirl nails in autumnal tones below…

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Diwali: An insight into henna for hands & feet

By Scratch Staff | 12 November 2023

November 12, 2023 marks the main day of celebration of the five-day festival of lights – Diwali (also known as Deepavali). A festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains,…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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