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Salon in the Spotlight: Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty, London

By Callie Iley | 3 August 2023

Offering a one-stop salon for nail, beauty and aesthetics treatments in a contemporary central London salon location, Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty shares its journey since its establishment in 2001. Since…

Nail designs for every zodiac sign: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 August 2023

Check out entries to the 2 August 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Zodiac Signs. Each design was…

Which Gelish system works best for my nail needs?

By Chloe Randall | 2 August 2023

No nails are identical in their needs, so get clued up on three offerings from Gelish – each with different properties to ensure an appropriate, long-lasting and smooth nail finish…

Embrace Big Zodiac Energy this autumn with OPI’s 12-piece nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2023

Embodying the OPI ethos of using nail colour to unapologetically express yourself, the brand has launched the Big Zodiac Energy collection for autumn 2023. Designed to help wearers be “unshakably…

Escape to the country with the earthy tones of these 8 Lecenté nail colours

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2023

Described as a ‘rural retreat in a bottle’, Lecenté has launched The Country Dreams collection: eight rustic gel polish shades, complemented by five spellbinding glitters. Inspired by picturesque landscapes and…

Check out the nail art entries making waves in July 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 31 July 2023

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

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2023

By Callie Iley | 31 July 2023

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

Insight: Understanding scoresheets from nail & beauty competitions

By Katie Barnes | 31 July 2023

To not be a finalist or winner in a nail competition or awards can leave you wondering what you did wrong and make you question your skills. As a competitor…

What the government’s policy change means for the cosmetics animal testing ban

By Guest Writer | 31 July 2023

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) explores what the government’s policy change means for the cosmetics animal testing ban… You may have seen media reports in May that suggested…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

Burns Night

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