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Looking to step up your nail art game? Check out Artistic Nail Design’s Art Paints

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2023

Offering three times the pigment of regular gel polish, bring your nail art concepts to life with Artistic Nail Design’s Art Paints. With a high pigment finish allowing for a…

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Barbiecore is trending: Here are the hottest pink nail designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 July 2023

The Barbiecore or Barbie-inspired aesthetic has become one of beauty’s biggest trends of late. The buzz around the live-action Barbie movie has certainly had an influence, with searches for pink…

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Party nail design ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 July 2023

Check out entries to the 19 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: nails ready for a party,…

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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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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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