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The Beauty Accountant scoops national award for supporting UK businesses

By Helena Biggs | 26 October 2021

Ria-Jaine Lincoln, an accountant who specialises in advisory services for beauty businesses, has been awarded Sole Practitioner of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2021. A columnist for Scratch…

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Revealed: 7 top tips for becoming a mobile nail tech

By Chloe Randall | 26 October 2021

Transitioning from working in a salon or home based setup to a mobile mani lifestyle isn’t just as easy as popping in your car and getting on the road. From…

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The Gel Bottle launches mini 7ml versions of nail shades & BIAB

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2021

Are you a small business seeking a broader colour range, or a mobile tech wishing to decrease the weight of your kitbag? The Gel Bottle Inc has launched its popular…

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Looking for out of this world nail colour? Welcome Mii’s futuristic collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 October 2021

Make-up, tanning brand Mii Cosmetics, which expanded into the nailcare market in August 2021, has launched a nail colour collection inspired by all things space. Just in time for party…

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‘Nail art’ tops Halloween beauty & wellness searches

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 October 2021

Data from beauty trend forecaster, Spate, has revealed that ‘nail art’ tops the most searched-for terms for Halloween beauty and wellness searches 2021. The top four beauty trends searched with…

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Scratch Snap: October 2021

By Chloe Randall | 25 October 2021

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

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Hermès, Louboutin, Dior & more: The high-fashion brands putting their name to nail polish lines

By Lilly Delmage | 25 October 2021

Scratch puts the spotlight on the high fashion brands dipping their fingers and toes into nail colour lines… Hermès Birkin owners can match their manis to their handbags, as Hermès…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2021

By Chloe Randall | 25 October 2021

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

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Wow clients with your nail colour collection: Light Elegance’s Color Mother swatch book has landed

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 October 2021

Light Elegance has unveiled the Color Mother swatch book, designed to showcase up to 120 nail shades and make organising your swatch library effortless. The design allows for individual swatch…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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