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Scratch Snap: July 2022

By Callie Iley | 25 July 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Out of Space’ in the bid to win a…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2022

By Chloe Randall | 25 July 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 July & created nail…

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Scratch Stars Awards 2022: WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2022

Ten years ago, Scratch magazine launched the Scratch Stars Awards to recognise the incredible skill, business acumen and client care shown by members of the UK nail industry. Since the…

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Nail Tech Talk: Sophie Day of Glam Nails 

By Callie Iley | 23 July 2022

Scratch chats to Sophie Day of Glam Nails about changing trends and pushing outside of your comfort zone… “I began training as a nail tech August 2019,” Sophie shares. “I…

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Manucurist turns to ’80s to inspire vibrant summer nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 July 2022

French family nail brand, Manucurist Paris, has added two striking nail colours to its summer 2022 collection, the Flashback collection. The shades are part of a collaboration between the nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Annissas Beauty, Blackpool

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2022

After leaving college early due to her mental health, Annissa Colton enrolled onto a nail and beauty course, qualifying by January 2019. “I absolutely loved doing nails from the very…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Scratch Stars

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2022

Check out entries to the 20 July nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme Scratch Stars! Each design was submitted…

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BABTAC report indicates potential for beauty boom

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 July 2022

Two years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has released a report exploring its lasting impact on beauty services.…

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Harry Styles drops Pleasing nail polish collection perfect for summer holidays

By Chloe Randall | 19 July 2022

Harry Styles has unveiled the Pleasing Hot Holiday collection of nail lacquers; ideal for the summer season. The four vegan-friendly shades follow on from the launch of his first two…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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