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Looking to improve your business? Salon owners, listen up!

By Chloe Randall | 29 August 2023

Business expert and founder of the International Business School, Liz McKeon, has launched an international coaching programme, ‘The Successful Salon Formula’. The Successful Salon Formula programme uses the 3G Method™,…

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Nail techs, here’s why you need a business website

By Marie-Louise Coster | 27 August 2023

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, begins her monthly column for Scratch by sharing the benefits of having a business website – and why social media is…

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Create on-trend nail looks with The GelBottle Inc’s 9 chrome shades

By Chloe Randall | 27 August 2023

The GelBottle Inc has unveiled its first chrome pigment collection, comprising nine shades. The shades are: Rose Gold Blonde Mirror Iced Pearl Lime Aqua Cerise Iced and Pearl are pearlescent…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Lucy Price, Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2023

By Callie Iley | 26 August 2023

Get to know Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2023, Lucy Price of Lucy Rose Nails, as she shares insight into her career journey & reveals details from…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2023

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Hayley Badgery. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail…

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Be captivated by pearly perfection with the nail art entries into August 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Hayley Badgery. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail…

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Why you should introduce pamper parties to your nail business

By Chloe Randall | 25 August 2023

Whether you offer mobile nail and beauty services or run a home or high street salon, pamper parties are an offering that can help boost profits and broaden your clientele.…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Jules Nails and Beauty, Keighley

By Callie Iley | 24 August 2023

Qualifying in level 2 beauty in 2001 from Craven College, Skipton, Julianne Weatherall’s creative and artistic nature instantly attracted her to the world of nails. “I decided nails was the…

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The difference between left and right-handed E-file bits

By Katie Barnes | 24 August 2023

Most E-files will come with two directions, most commonly called forward and reverse. The forward direction will rotate the E-file bits in the correct direction when working from right to…

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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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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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