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Light Elegance turns to the Farmers Market to inspire 6-pc nail colour collection

By Emma Hobday | 28 February 2022

Spring is officially here (for nail colour, anyway) with six shades that embody sunnier weather and new beginnings. Responsibly formulated and creatively concocted to be the perfect addition to any…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd

By Callie Iley | 26 February 2022

Scratch chats to Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd about her life as a nail tech living on the Isle of Man… I live and work in Ramsey, Isle of Man,…

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Need help to run your beauty business smoothly? Get your own digital assistant with Pocket PA

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 February 2022

When Caroline Syson’s daughter, Megan, decided to become a freelance lash technician but had no business or financial management experience, Caroline knew she had to find an app to help…

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Dry skin? These 3 products from iZ Body can soothe hands & feet

By Chloe Randall | 24 February 2022

iZ Beauty of London has revealed iZ Body, a range of three hydrating and soothing products for hands, feet and body. Using naturally derived ingredients, the range is made in…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Fabulous Frogs

By Callie Iley | 24 February 2022

Check out the entries to the 23 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by frogs! Each design was submitted via…

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London Fashion Week day 4 & 5: Nails to note

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 February 2022

London Fashion Week concluded its showcase of autumn/winter styling yesterday, with an array of not only spectacular fashion choices but also nail looks. Here, Scratch takes a look at the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Mali Raj Beauty Room, Little Eaton, Derbyshire

By Callie Iley | 23 February 2022

Ashleigh Hutchings opened her salon in her garden outbuilding in 2015. “The opportunity arose as I had recently gone from full-time to part-time in another job. I worked every hour…

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London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team for Edward Crutchley

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 February 2022

Outside of the Bargehouse, a four storey industrial warehouse space next to the Thames, Storm Eunice is battering London. With a red weather warning and everyone advised to stay inside,…

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How to attract more men into the salon space

By Guest Writer | 22 February 2022

Do you struggle to target a male client base? Are you offering enough treatments for male need in the beauty space? Here, Patrick Barry, GM of Small Business at salon…

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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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