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3 benefits Green Salon Collective can bring to your nail business

By Green Salon Collective | 15 August 2023

With clients seeking more eco-conscious products and services, your salon could become a leading sustainable business in your area with Green Salon Collective (GSC). Here are three key benefits to…

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‘Hypoallergenic’ Zero Gel Polish range enters nail market via The Manicure Company

By Callie Iley | 15 August 2023

Founded in Waterford, Ireland in 2016, The Manicure Company (TMC) prides itself on providing nail pros with reliable, innovative products and exceptional customer support. The latest addition to its portfolio,…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out: Meet the 2022 winner, Ania Kesiak

By Chloe Randall | 14 August 2023

Scratch chats to Ania Kesiak, winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022, about how winning helped her career and why fellow nail pros should enter… What did you enjoy…

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Why it’s important to empower your beauty salon staff & how to do it

By Guest Writer | 13 August 2023

Beauty business expert & founder of the International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, discusses staff empowerment and its importance for business success. Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination…

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Nail Tech Talk: Denise Maples of Onestop Nails

By Callie Iley | 12 August 2023

Attending Olympia Beauty with a nail technician friend, Denise Maples became enthralled in the world of nails, making the decision to train and qualify herself. A single parent to three…

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Stamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra

By Carter Rogers | 11 August 2023

Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service…  For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary…

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Salon in the Spotlight: BeautyHour by Carlianne, Blaydon

By Callie Iley | 10 August 2023

Training in December 2022 with Nicole Dowling of Totally Polished, Carlianne Elliott-Purkins had previously studied beauty therapy at college upon leaving school but initially pursued another career. Deciding to take…

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Create chic & classy nail looks with CND™’s 6 autumnal shades

By Chloe Randall | 9 August 2023

CND™ has unveiled its autumn collection, Upcycle Chic, featuring six hues to add to your offering this autumn. Available in both CND™ Shellac™ gel polish and CND™ Vinylux™ long wear…

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How to organise a nail photoshoot in 10 steps

By Chloe Randall | 8 August 2023

Entering Scratch’s annual photographic nail competition – The Great Scratch Shoot Out? Here we reveal ten top tips for a smooth shoot day and beyond… Choose your concept Unleash your creativity…

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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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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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