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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Jiak Hing, Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year 2023

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 August 2023

Scooping a second consecutive win in the category, Jiak Hing became the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year 2023 in July. Here, she shares her competition story, career…

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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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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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