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Here’s why nails may look dull after applying cuticle oil

By Katie Barnes | 7 February 2023

You’ve created a beautiful set of nails; you apply cuticle oil then go to capture a photo and notice that the glossy sheen has suddenly gone dull. So, what causes…

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Weak, peeling or damaged nails? Here’s 4 products that can help

By Chloe Randall | 6 February 2023

Seventy percent of Scratch readers surveyed welcome 10-20 clients a week to their nail desk, and each will arrive with a different request for their finished mani, and a different…

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40 out of this world galaxy nail designs you need to try

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 February 2023

Looking for a stellar nail art look to add to your portfolio? Get inspired by our roundup of out of this world galaxy styles…

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Nail Tech Talk: Anta Wilkins of Nails2Empress

By Callie Iley | 4 February 2023

Mobile and freelance nail artist, Anta Wilkins of Nails2Empress shares her career progression with Scratch, and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail industry. Since gaining her City…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Alternative Valentine’s

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 February 2023

Check out entries to the 2 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Alternative Valentine’s. Each design was submitted…

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Sweet Squared launches KUPA E-files & UK KUPA service centre

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2023

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider for the UK and Ireland, Sweet Squared, has added US E-file brand, KUPA, to its portfolio. Available via Sweet Squared’s website is the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Pinks Beauty Therapy, Crawley

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2023

Working as a cabin crew member was Jennifer Brown’s lifelong dream, until she enrolled on a manicure and pedicure course. While working with Excel Airways, Jennifer qualified and set up…

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Ready to enter the colourverse? Check out OPI’s 12 nail shades for spring 2023

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2023

OPI has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, Me, Myself and OPI, paying homage to the metaverse, where colour knows no limits. The 12-piece palette of digitally-inspired brights and pastels,…

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The 10 Valentine’s Day nail designs you need to try in 2023

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2023

Valentine’s Day offers endless nail style opportunities, and 2023’s trends are more versatile than ever. Expect to see toned-down, low-key looks in neutral hues trending alongside bright, bubblegum pink tips…

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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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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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