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Nail Tech Talk: Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails
With a passion for art and big dreams for the future of her beauty business, Oxfordshire-based tech, Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails, works from her home studio, offering hand-painted…
Mii course serves to support the natural nail needs of clients battling cancer
The Mii Advanced Adapted Natural Nail Care Treatment course is in collaboration with The Power of Touch (TPOT). The comprehensive online course from Gerrard International and Susan Gerrard Training Academy…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Amanda, Market Harborough
When Amanda Wesley-Smith was applying for work as a dental receptionist in early 2020, she could never have imagined that by the end of the year, she would be a…
Swoon over the 6 romantic shades in CND™’s Painted Love collection
Ready to feel the love? CND™ has unveiled the Painted Love collection: six swoon-worthy shades, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Available in the brand’s Shellac™ Gel Polish and Vinylux™ Long…
Truro & Penwith College nail students showcase progression through design
Scratch takes a look at the nail techs of the future, as Level 3 Nail Technology students at Truro & Penwith College share their progress… Sarah Brenton-Sara, course coordinator, tutorial…
BBCo to promote beauty industry careers through Future Talent Programme
To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, British Beauty Council launched the Future Talent Programme at 10 Downing Street, a beauty-specific career development programme to support up and coming…
Home salon owner? Check out the benefits of The Secret Salon Club
The Secret Salon Club has launched to support home salons across the UK. The platform is an online platform solely dedicated to quality and standards in the home salon industry.…
Here’s why nails may look dull after applying cuticle oil
You’ve created a beautiful set of nails; you apply cuticle oil then go to capture a photo and notice that the glossy sheen has suddenly gone dull. So, what causes…
Weak, peeling or damaged nails? Here’s 4 products that can help
Seventy percent of Scratch readers surveyed welcome 10-20 clients a week to their nail desk, and each will arrive with a different request for their finished mani, and a different…
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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…