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Scratch Snap: November 2022

By Callie Iley | 24 November 2022

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

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2022

By Callie Iley | 24 November 2022

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

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Bike ride raises over £7k for Hair & Beauty Charity

By Helena Biggs | 24 November 2022

Bike ride raises over £7k for Hair & Beauty Charity A team of 14 riders took part in the Hair & Beauty Charity Bike Ride, which raised £7,265 to support…

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Whitney Houston film inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 new nail shades

By Callie Iley | 22 November 2022

Whitney Houston film inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 new nail shades Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer have unveiled the six-piece ‘I Wanna Dance’ collection in collaboration with Sony…

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Revealed: How to deal with competition from other beauty businesses

By Guest Writer | 20 November 2022

How to deal with competition from other beauty businesses Founder of Beauty Boss HQ, Layla Tourh, shares how to deal with competition from other nail & beauty businesses… Who is…

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Nail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist

By Callie Iley | 19 November 2022

Nail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist Scratch chats to Leeds based tech, Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist, about her time studying for a law…

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Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke

By Callie Iley | 17 November 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke After working in education as a learning support assistant and art therapist within a school, Sonia Brown decided it was time for a…

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CND™ unveils 14 shades in Colorworld: its biggest collection to date

By Helena Biggs | 15 November 2022

Renowned for its six-piece seasonal collections, CND™ is exciting the industry with Colorworld; a rainbow of 14 stunning nail shades that encourage nail artists to use their wildest imagination to…

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62% of Gen Z use social media to suss out beauty trends

By Chloe Randall | 15 November 2022

In the UNiDAYS Beauty Report 2022, which surveyed 4,845 students, it has been revealed that 62% of UK students say that they use social media to suss out the latest…

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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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