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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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Want nails that dazzle? Add a little bit of Fairy Dust from Pure Nails

By Callie Iley | 11 November 2023

Transform nails into dazzling seasonal styles with Pure Nails’ Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat, Fairy Dust. Featuring mesmerising multi-coloured glitter to suit a range of sparkling seasonal looks, complete Halo Gel…

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How your beauty business can make the most of the festive season

By Guest Writer | 11 November 2023

Maddi Cook, a salon business expert & owner of Boss Your Salon – which helps empower hair and beauty pros to price perfectly, set boundaries and grow without burnout –…

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Amber nails: The glowing gemstone nail art that radiates autumn vibes

By Callie Iley | 10 November 2023

Fossilise fingertips with captivating palettes of glowing orange, warm brown, and glittering gold inspired by the amber gemstone, upgrading burnt orange hues with depth and dimension. Check out our roundup…

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Nail salon franchising: What you need to know & why it is an attractive option

By Chloe Randall | 10 November 2023

Are you considering franchising your nail salon – or do you want to benefit from an existing business model? A whopping 85% of franchises are still in business after five…

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5 top tips to perfect your nail art stamping technique

By Guest Writer | 10 November 2023

Nail artist & MD of Moyra UK, Cheryl Ogden, became familiar with stamping at a trade show, and initially struggled to perfect a clean finish. When she became the exclusive…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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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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