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Sundays Meditative manicure

Find out about the wellness-focused nail salon offering meditative manicures

By Callie Iley | 31 December 2023

Founder of Sundays Studio, Amy Ling Lin, was inspired by former clients and salon experiences to create a nail space that promotes safety, self-care and inclusivity for both clients and…

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Spark clients Christmas spirit with 37 festive foliage-inspired nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 30 December 2023

We love some mistletoe, a Christmas garland or a festive wreath on nails. We’ve rounded up 25 festive foliage nail art looks to inspire creations…

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What are oyster nails, the pearlescent nail trend for 2024?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 December 2023

First, there was the mermaidcore nail trend of the summer, inspired by the live action film remake of The Little Mermaid, and now the trend has been reimagined with oyster…

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Nail Tech Talk: Rachel Foreman of Effy Nails

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2023

With a wealth of experience both on set and in-salon, nail artist, Rachel Foreman of Effy Nails, shares how her colourful career in the nail industry began and offers an…

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Social media engagement: Why it matters & how to increase it

By Guest Writer | 28 December 2023

Alicia Humphreys is owner of Pink Fox Salon Socials, which works with UK hair and beauty salon owners to grow their social media presences and help them attract new clients.…

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Nail techs: Here’s how you can overcome creative burnout

By Callie Iley | 26 December 2023

Are your nail art ideas waning and are you feeling run-down? Scratch explores the causes and impacts of creative burnout and how to overcome them… What does creative burnout look…

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5 ways to increase your success as a nail pro in 2024

By Scratch Staff | 24 December 2023

Stepping into 2024 provides a chance to evaluate your business to support your career growth. From goals to finances, marketing and competition hopes, Scratch explores how nail technicians can plan…

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Looking for a solution to micro-management? Check out Valerie Delforge’s book

By Callie Iley | 21 December 2023

Valerie Delforge, founder of international beauty business strategist consultancy, The Delforge Group, has launched book, I’d Rather Do It Myself – from Micro-Management to Leadership. Exploring the concept of micro-management…

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Christmas pedicure design ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 December 2023

Check out entries to the 20 December 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas Pedi. Each nail…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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