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90+ food-inspired nail art ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 September 2023

Check out entries to the 27 September 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Delicious Digits. Each design was…

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In need of autumn nail inspo? Check out Townhouse’s AW23/24 Nail Art Collection

By Callie Iley | 28 September 2023

Inspired by the bold hues and trending looks of the changing seasons, Townhouse has announced the launch of its AW23/24 Nail Art Collection. The collection features six nail designs featuring…

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Struggling with the cost of living? Check out these 5 tips for beauty businesses

By Guest Writer | 27 September 2023

Financial expert at Money.co.uk Business Insurance, Cam Jaques, provides advice on how beauty business owners impacted by the cost of living crisis can save money… 1. Be creative with marketing…

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Embrace the elegance of earth tones this autumn with brown nails

By Callie Iley | 27 September 2023

Autumnal tones are making their way back onto our feeds, with brown taking over as the shade of the season! Check out our roundup of 30 brown-toned reader designs below…

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CND™ expands L&P portfolio with Perfect Color Powders & Odorless Sculpting Liquid

By Scratch Staff | 26 September 2023

Nail brand, CND™, has unveiled six Perfect Color Sculpting Powder shades, offering a more varied range of L&P colour blending options. In addition, an Odorless Sculpting Liquid has been launched…

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Step into autumn with the nail art entries into September 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 26 September 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Mlynek. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2023

By Callie Iley | 26 September 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Mlynek. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail…

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PB North/FNP Nail Competitions September 2023: The results

By Chloe Randall | 26 September 2023

The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry event, Professional Beauty North in Manchester, 24-25 September, with competitors competing across eight categories. Competition directors, Jacqui and…

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7 retail tips for mobile nail techs

By Guest Writer | 25 September 2023

Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2022 & 2023, Clare Woodcock of The Nail Club, shares her seven top tips for retailing as a nail pro on the move……

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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