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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: When life gives you lemons

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 April 2022

Check out entries to the 20 April nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the theme, When life gives you lemons!…

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Scratch Snap: April 2022

By Chloe Randall | 17 April 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Easter Parade’ in the bid to win a prize.…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2022

By Chloe Randall | 17 April 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Kelly Pinkney.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail…

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Nail Tech Talk: Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty

By Callie Iley | 16 April 2022

Scratch chats to Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty about her love for Spring-themed nail designs and her admiration for fellow nail techs… “The thing I love most about nails…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Danielle, Cheshire

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2022

Danielle Pulford opened her salon after the second lockdown, after her local salon she was employed at shut down. “I wasn’t in a position, nor did I feel ready, to…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Easter Chicks

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2022

Check out entries to the 13 April nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the theme, Easter Chicks! Each design was…

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Create nails that dazzle with Halo Create’s Multi Hex Glitters

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2022

Halo Create, the nail art range from Pure Nails, have unveiled 10 sparkling Multi Hex Glitters. The collection boasts 22 glitters, each packaged in a glamorous diamond jar with a…

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Revealed: The top UK cities to launch a beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 April 2022

While the past few years have been challenging for firms across the UK, it looks like business has fought back, with the beauty sector thriving in particular. 8,436 beauty and…

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IKON.IQ offers free nail kits to Ukrainian refugee techs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2022

Swedish developer and manufacturer of hypoallergenic professional nail products, IKON.IQ Nails, is offering free nail starter kits to refugee nail technicians from Ukraine. The kits include gels, gel polishes and…

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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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