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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Santa’s Workshop

By Callie Iley | 2 December 2021

Check out the entries to the 1 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by Santa’s Workshop! Each design was submitted…

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Salon in the Spotlight: GLOSS, Isle of Man

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2021

Jemma King and Rebekah Lockett are two sisters who decided to open up their own nail salon. “We opened our salon in our town centre of Douglas. We both nail…

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Enhance your beauty retail game with Lisa & Lou online webshop

By Helena Biggs | 1 December 2021

As a nail tech or beauty pro, the idea of ‘selling’ products can be intimidating. But you could be missing out on a top-up on your treatment cost by not…

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Scratch Snap: November 2021

By Emma Hobday | 30 November 2021

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

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2021

By Emma Hobday | 30 November 2021

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

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British Beauty Council secures government deal for commercial tenants in beauty sector

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 November 2021

The British Beauty Council has worked with the UK government to secure a deal for commercial tenants within the beauty sector in England and Wales, once the current eviction protection…

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Revealed: The top 10 winter nail trends for 2021

By Chloe Randall | 29 November 2021

The winter season is upon us – so bust out the woolies and discover which nail looks are going to dominate the season.   Using Pinterest trends data, interior experts at WeThrift have researched what nail trends people…

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Scottish government opens Business Ventilation Fund for applications

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 November 2021

The Scottish government’s Business Ventilation Fund has opened for applications. The fund will help small and medium-sized businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Aubrey Cycenas of The Glossy Spot

By Callie Iley | 27 November 2021

Scratch chats to Aubrey Cycenas of The Glossy Spot about challenging herself to create unique nail designs and the most exciting aspects of the industry… I’m a fully licensed cosmetologist,…

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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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