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Nailympia Online – 2nd edition: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2022

Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the second edition of Nailympia Online. The international nail competition welcomed 13 categories with three divisions, plus a…

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Pure Nails seeks inspo from fairytale magic for 6pc Halo Gel Polish collection

By Emma Hobday | 21 February 2022

Make clients feel like fairytale royalty with the Once Upon a Time launch from Pure Nails; six reflective glimmering cat eye nail shades in the Halo Gel Polish formula. Vegan…

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London Fashion Week day 1-3: Nails to note

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2022

Despite England being hit by two storms and severe disruptions since Friday, one place that has remained as dynamic as ever is the capital, celebrating bold and escapist style and…

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Scratch Snap: February 2022

By Emma Hobday | 21 February 2022

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

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The book every lash technician needs on their shelf

By Lilly Delmage | 19 February 2022

Renowned for her Lash Bible book series, Teresa Smith, returns with two new revised additions of the original The Lash Bible. 10 years since the original bible, the leading lash…

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Lash treatments: A must-have for millennial men?

By Guest Writer | 19 February 2022

Lisa Stone, Salon System educator and lash & brow expert, explores the benefits of lash extensions, lifts & tints for men… I’ve witnessed serious growth in the number of male…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin

By Callie Iley | 19 February 2022

Scratch chats to Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin about her favourite nail products and the importance of keeping up with the latest industry trends… I trained as an apprentice…

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Should nail & beauty salons close on Saturdays?

By Guest Writer | 18 February 2022

Layla Tourh, founder of The Beauty Boss Academy & The Creative Beauty Group, shares her thoughts on salons closing their doors at peak times… Should salons close on Saturdays? This…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Skittles Mani

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 February 2022

Check out the entries to the 16 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the skittles/rainbow manicure trend! Each design…

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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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