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Check out the incredible nail art entries into April 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 27 April 2023

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

Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: GEMMA DAWSON, UK

By Scratch Staff | 26 April 2023

Gemma Dawson is a nail pro from Essex, UK, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her… What’s your…

Energy bills make up 40% of hair & beauty salon costs, according to research

By Chloe Randall | 26 April 2023

According to research by Uswitch for Business, energy bills make up 40% of the average hair and beauty salon’s total business costs. The research also revealed that more than 11,000…

Want to get involved in Cultural Style Week? London event tickets have been released

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2023

The cultural fashion and beauty movement, taking place 21-27 May 2023, has released details about its London event schedule, which features fashion shows and clothing, hair and beauty pop-ups. Established…

Sweet Squared recertifies 500 CND Shellac™ nail techs

By Scratch Staff | 26 April 2023

Sweet Squared, distributor of CNDTM products in the UK & Ireland, has recertified 500 CND ShellacTM nail technicians through a series of one-hour training webinars. These sessions allowed experienced nail…

Beauty Changes Lives unveils campaign to promote salon careers to Gen Z

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2023

Beauty Changes Lives, the non-profit organisation dedicated to providing the next generation of beauty professionals with resources, scholarships, advanced education and mentorships, has launched the Know Beauty Secrets campaign. It targets…

Mavala launches self-care packs to tackle empty treatment room syndrome

By Chloe Randall | 25 April 2023

Swiss nail care and cosmetic brand, Mavala, has announced the launch of its Empty Treatment Room Self Care Packs, after research showed that up to a quarter of spa treatment…

Looking to combine a road trip with gel polish? Meet The GelBottle Inc’s spring collection

By Chloe Randall | 24 April 2023

The GelBottle Inc has combined nails and travel to launch the Road Trip collection, featuring 10 gel polish shades. Featuring innovative textures and a new flashing glitter, the collection also…

Treatwell announces first UK nail brand partnership with Glossify

By Callie Iley | 23 April 2023

Glossify has teamed up with Treatwell for the salon management software’s first UK nail brand pairing, offering unique educational and expertise-based content to techs and salons. Fast-growing professional-only nail brand…

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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…