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Perfect your nail prep with The GelBottle Inc’s 4-piece tool range

By Chloe Randall | 17 October 2023

The GelBottle Inc has introduced a four-piece range of tools, designed for ultimate comfort and hygiene. Each tool has been designed to be comfortable to use and is coated with…

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Nailympia London 2023: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2023

The final Nailympia of 2023 in association with Scratch attracted competitors from 34 countries to London, welcoming nailists from the Philippines, Israel and India for the first time. A whopping…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2023: THE RESULTS

By Chloe Randall | 16 October 2023

After a range of impressive entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out which were each so unique, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the…

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Wednesdaycore is trending for Halloween 2023: 20 Wednesday Addams nails to inspire

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 October 2023

Premiering in November 2022, Netflix’s Wednesday introduced a new generation to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday set…

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What are paint chip nails, the trend taking over the nail scene this autumn?

By Callie Iley | 14 October 2023

Why stick with just one nail colour? Named after the paint swatch cards at DIY shops, paint chip nails showcase different shades of similar or related colours with more flexibility…

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State of industry

Here’s what beauty industry bodies are saying about the state of the sector

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 October 2023

Two beauty industry bodies have commented on how the sector is faring and how it will cope this winter… NHBF The latest quarterly State of the Industry survey from the…

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Mushroom nail art: 35 fairytale fungi looks that are trending this autumn

By Callie Iley | 13 October 2023

Embrace the magic of mushrooms this autumn, using a range of styles and shades to create trendy toadstool-inspired looks. Check out our roundup of 35 fabulous fungi designs below…

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Community

5 tips for creating a successful nail community

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 October 2023

Being part of this industry can be lonely – around two-thirds of beauty professionals are self-employed, and while clients provide chit-chat throughout the working day, the focus of these conversations…

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Halloween pedicure ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 October 2023

Check out entries to the 11 October 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Halloween Pedis. Each design was…

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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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