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Halo cosmic collection

Glitter to gravitate towards: Halo Gel Polish’s Cosmic nail collection has landed

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 August 2022

As the autumn/winter season approaches, dazzle clients with out-of-this-world nail designs using the Cosmic collection from Pure Nails, the company behind Halo Gel Polish. The Cosmic collection for autumn 2022…

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Revealed: The most popular nail looks for summer holidays 2022

By Chloe Randall | 26 August 2022

With the end of summer in sight, it can now be revealed which nail looks consumers were most interested in ahead of their summer holiday this year. According to Clarins…

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Chantal chambers scratch salon salon in the spotlight

Salon in the Spotlight: Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon, Stourbridge, West Midlands

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2022

Since its opening in 2004, salon owner Chantal Chambers has grown and developed Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon to a team of seven, with four nail techs, including Chantal, Cassie,…

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My Other Life: Nikki Boulton of Nails by Nikki Boulton

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2022

Scratch chats to Nikki Boulton, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Session manicurist, Nikki Boulton, started a second business; creating beautifully shaped…

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‘Free exposure’ doesn’t pay the bills… or does it?

By Katie Barnes | 23 August 2022

If you’re a creative of some kind, whether a nail tech, educator or content creator, then you’ve probably come across the offer of exposure for free work. More often than…

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Orange nails

By Callie Iley | 22 August 2022

This super shade suits every season, so it’s no wonder that orange nails are all over Instagram right now! Check out our roundup of orange nail designs below…

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Looking for multi-use hand & foot care products? NAF! PRO has you covered

By Callie Iley | 21 August 2022

Nail and cuticle oil experts, NAF! PRO, has launched SKNSYSTM – a range of multi-use products for both salon and at-home use. Each product can be used for body care,…

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How the Lisa & Lou initiative has helped my nail business make more money

By Callie Iley | 20 August 2022

Scratch chats to Louella Belle brand ambassador, Rachel Herar, about how online sales platform Lisa & Lou has helped boost her business. The initiative, named after Louella Belle founder, Lisa…

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Pick n mix nails

By Scratch Staff | 19 August 2022

Why opt for just one nail art design, when you could have ten? Check out our roundup of reader designs featuring a mixture of colours, styles and nail artistry…

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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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