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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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4 ways to nail being a first-time manager

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 August 2023

Experiential learning company, Impact International, shares a guide to being a first-time manager… Managing a team can be an exciting experience but it can also pose challenges, particularly for first-time…

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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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