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Introducing VORTEX: The portable nail dust collector from Gelish

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2022

Capture dust from filing and keep air clean with VORTEX, the portable nail dust collector from Gelish. Super slim and space-saving, it’s roughly the size of a copy of Scratch…

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Nail Tech Talk: Vicky Gillaspy of Nails by Vicky G

By Callie Iley | 11 June 2022

Vicky Gillaspy chats with Scratch about balancing life as a nail tech and a mother, and her plans for her future in the industry… “I have a very full-on life,…

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Seeking baby soft feet? Say hello to The GelBottle Inc’s E-Foot File

By Chloe Randall | 10 June 2022

The GelBottle Inc has introduced the TGB E-Foot File to help get your clients’ feet silky smooth and summer-ready. Designed by nail techs for nail techs, the E-Foot File features…

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Cheese scented nail polish? Yes, it’s a thing.

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2022

While we’re still talking about Nails.INC’s delectable chocolate-themed collaboration with Magnum – and now the brand has taken its food-meets-fingernails partnerships to a new level with cheese-scented nail polish. Now,…

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Top TikTok nail trends for summer 2022

By Callie Iley | 10 June 2022

After analysing the top 20 videos tagged with #SummerNails2022 on TikTok, cosmetic surgery experts Tajmeeli have unveiled the top nail art trends for summer 2022. TikTok has quickly become a…

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Plastic free beauty products for nail businesses

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 June 2022

The beauty industry has a problem with plastic. Packaging is the leading contributor to plastic production and pollution, and the sector produces over 140 billion units of packaging annually on…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gelalicious, Medway

By Callie Iley | 9 June 2022

Previously working from her nail room within her home, Michaela Phillips outgrew the space, moving to a bespoke salon in her garden. “We have since converted my previous space into…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: World Ocean Day

By Callie Iley | 9 June 2022

Check out entries to the 8 June nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme World Ocean Day. Each design was…

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How to reduce your nail infill time

By Katie Barnes | 7 June 2022

Infill and maintenance services can be the bane of a tech’s life, taking a considerable amount of time, and often undercharging for the time spent.   However, a lot less…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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