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4 tips for a more sustainable beauty travel routine

By Green Salon Collective | 7 October 2022

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent

By Callie Iley | 6 October 2022

Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent Alisa Jade Matthews trained in nails in 2019, passing her qualification just before the first lockdown began, putting a pause on the beginning…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2022

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2022

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

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Scratch Snap: September 2022

By Callie Iley | 4 October 2022

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

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Nailympia London 2022: Winners announced

By Helena Biggs | 3 October 2022

The 16th Nailympia London competition took place in a hybrid format – with categories available to enter online, as well as in person at the two-day Olympia Beauty exhibition. Competitors…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022: THE RESULTS

By Chloe Randall | 3 October 2022

After a whopping 79 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade…

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Nail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023

By Callie Iley | 2 October 2022

Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail…

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NHBF launches Skills Zone to support beauty businesses at a higher level

By Scratch Staff | 2 October 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has created ‘Skills Zone’, a series of business support resources that can be accessed by members anytime via phone, tablet or laptop. Skills…

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Bring autumnal vibes to clients with Jessica’s Refined collection

By Chloe Randall | 1 October 2022

Jessica Nails has revealed the Refined collection in time for the autumnal season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three neutral additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure…

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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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