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Salon in the Spotlight: K.M.Nails & Beauty, Wroughton

By Callie Iley | 20 July 2023

Having had dreams of entering the beauty industry for as long as she can remember, Kasey Beasley remembers watching nail art videos on YouTube and having her mum and sisters…

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Are your gloves protecting you against nail ingredients?

By Katie Barnes | 18 July 2023

In a previous blog for Scratch, we explored what gloves are needed for nail technicians and covered thickness and how often these need to be changed. In this blog, we…

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Take a look at The Great Scratch Shoot Out entries from 2022

By Chloe Randall | 17 July 2023

Scratch’s annual photographic competition, The Great Scratch Shoot Out saw 79 stunning entries last year, which delighted and captivated the judging panel, making their job extremely difficult. Check them out below…

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How to successfully edit your nail photos

By Katie Barnes | 17 July 2023

In a previous blog, I shared 5 top tips on improving your nail photos. In this post, I am going to share more about editing your nail photos. Editing images…

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Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates two-year anniversary of UK&I launch

By Callie Iley | 16 July 2023

Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates its two-year anniversary since its official launch in the UK & Ireland. Training salons, stylists and therapists in over 100 countries around the…

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Nail Tech Talk: Abi Hassan of Hot Wheels Nails

By Callie Iley | 15 July 2023

With a colourful nail art library & an equally bright personality to match, Abi Hassan, owner of Canterbury-based salon, Hot Wheels Nails, sits down with Scratch to discuss the importance…

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Bring magic to nails with the 8 Kirsty Meakin Unicorn gel polishes

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 July 2023

Prepare to dazzle with the launch of Kirsty Meakin‘s Unicorn Collection: eight enchanting gel polish hues, featuring ethereal shimmer. The Scratch Stars Awards 2023 finalist for Social Media Star of the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Luxury Glam Nails & Beauty, Chorley

By Callie Iley | 13 July 2023

Curating a fresh and girly look for her salon, Vicky Lea used a pink and white palette for her salon, adding soft touches such as florals and pampas grass to…

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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 July 2023

Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and…

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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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