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What self-employed nail & beauty pros need to know about preparing for tax returns

By Guest Writer | 2 January 2023

With the amount of self-employed nail & beauty pros increasing in the industry, the idea of submitting their first tax return could be daunting. HMRC shares how nail & beauty…

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World’s Star Nail Artist competition launches with £1000s of prizes for winners

By Helena Biggs | 1 January 2023

Introducing a NEW competition, open to nail artists worldwide! Scratch, in partnership with CND™, has launched World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) – an opportunity for creative nail experts to immerse…

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Sparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 December 2022

Sparkle & shine with HD Pro’s Crown Jewels nail colour collection HD Pro, the product line innovated and developed by multi award-winning and globally renowned nail artist, Hazel Dixon, has…

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Nail Tech Talk: Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie

By Callie Iley | 31 December 2022

Scratch chats to Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie about her nail journey and the difficulties she’s faced dealing with diverticulitis… Carlie’s nail journey began in 2019 while she was working a…

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Beauty business owner, Clare Anderson, wins Great British Entrepreneur of the Year award

By Callie Iley | 30 December 2022

Clare Anderson, founder of Shared Beauty Secrets, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in the South East in recognition for her contributions to the beauty and wellness…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Arabella Beauty and Training, Hitchin

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

Clare Hunt qualified in beauty in 2016 as a mature student, following the birth of her daughter. “Before I was a nail tech, I worked full-time as a college lecturer,…

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20 must-see Hailey Bieber-inspired glazed donut nail ideas

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

The glazed donut nail trend, also known as Hailey Bieber nails, have taken social media by storm! The trend took off after Zola Ganzorigt created the nails for Hailey Bieber’s…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2022

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

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

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Here’s the festive nail art entries into December 2022’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festive Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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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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