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Nail Tech Talk: Alyssa Fronce of Alyssa Nail Tech

By Callie Iley | 3 September 2022

Alyssa Fronce chats to Scratch about how she keeps up with industry trends and her favourite personal bespoke nailcare regime, principles & styling… “I love doing nails because I’m super…

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Get creative with Lecenté’s Inner Artist collection

By Chloe Randall | 2 September 2022

Are you looking to get creative? Inspired by the inner artist within every nail technician, Lecenté’s collection is dedicated to the nail pro.  The Inner Artist collection comprises eight gel…

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What’s the difference between acrylic & gel?

By Katie Barnes | 1 September 2022

The word ‘gel’ lends itself to confusion because it describes the product’s physical state, but over time it has turned into a generic name of the product category. Whereas ‘acrylic’…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Creations, Lincolnshire

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2022

Nail Creations was established in 2007 above a hair salon in Market Harborough, Leicestershire by Dannii Webster, who relocated to Lincolnshire in 2020 to be closer to her family. “I’m…

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Bring the magic of NYC to fingertips with LE’s autumnal Buttercreams

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2022

Light Elegance’s six-piece autumn 2022 Buttercream collection, A Walk in Central Park, takes inspiration from Central Park in the autumn, combining city-themed tones with natural hues. The palette draws inspiration…

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Susan Gerrard on a year of Mii Manicure + Pedicure

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 August 2022

As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2022

By Callie Iley | 29 August 2022

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

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Scratch Snap: August 2022

By Callie Iley | 29 August 2022

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

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Nail Tech Talk: Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH

By Callie Iley | 27 August 2022

Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH chats with Scratch about why she loves tekking and her hopes for her future in the industry…  “I always tailor my nail art to my clients…

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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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