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Scratch Snap: August 2021

By Chloe Randall | 24 August 2021

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

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2021

By Chloe Randall | 24 August 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Christy Homolya.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired…

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Put down the file! Here’s why you need to focus on L&P brush techniques

By Katie Barnes | 24 August 2021

As a liquid & powder user, it is important to learn to sculpt mainly with the brush and not rely on filing to shape the enhancement. This is exactly what…

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Cuff nail designs to inspire

By Kat Hill | 24 August 2021

Cuffs have caught our eye! Check out our roundup of reader designs inspired by the style…

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10 of the best Love Island inspired manicures

By Chloe Randall | 23 August 2021

After over a year off, ITV 2’s Love Island is back on our screens once again for a summer of love! Check out our reader’s nail designs inspired by the…

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My life as a nail tech with eczema condition, pompholyx

By Emma Hobday | 23 August 2021

Scratch chats to Keeley Hopkins of Spotlight Aesthetics & Beauty By Keeley, about her debilitating pompholyx and her tips and advice for other sufferers… Pompholyx (or dyshidrotic eczema) is defined…

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The customised PPE you need in your salon

By Chloe Randall | 23 August 2021

British Beauty Council patron, Twelve NYC has launched a PPE service to ensure that basic Personal Protection Equipment is accessible, compliant and cost effective. To support the British beauty industry…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 15-22 August

By Chloe Randall | 22 August 2021
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Meet the 9 year-old who has launched her own nail polish line

By Emma Hobday | 22 August 2021

Lola Marie may only be nine years old, but she’s already a business owner and entrepreneur in her own right, having launched her nail polish line Lola Marie Polish to…

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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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