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Web shops wanted! Brits expected to spend £120.5bn online in 2021

By Emma Hobday | 22 July 2021

A new report by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) and VoucherCodes has revealed exponential growth of online sales is set to continue in 2021, with £120.48bn forecasted to be spent,…

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The top 10 nail trends you need this summer

By Lilly Delmage | 22 July 2021

Dig your nails into this summer’s hottest trends! We’ve rounded up the top 10 trends you need to jump on to ASAP! 1. Swirl nails Everyone has seen this trend…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Maci Blanche Nails, Gravesend

By Callie Iley | 21 July 2021

Maci Parry began her nail journey in April 2020, and the 18-year-old opened her salon in July of the same year. “It has been tough journey to say the least.…

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MPs call for statutory regulation on non-surgical beauty treatments

By Chloe Randall | 21 July 2021

MPs are calling for the statutory regulation of non-surgical beauty treatments involving injectables, fillers, invasive lasers, ‘deep’ peels and other invasive treatments, saying they should only be administered by regulated…

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NAF! Stuff collaborates with Navy Pro for charity cuticle oil range

By Helena Biggs | 21 July 2021

NAF! Stuff, provider of cuticle products and nail decals, has collaborated with nail tools company, Navy Professional, to launch an exclusive cuticle oil. The signature Navy scent is now infused…

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Marian Newman receives British Empire Medal for services to the nail industry during the pandemic

By Guest Writer | 20 July 2021

Well! My goodness! What a day! I was given my British Empire Medal yesterday. Here’s how it all began… This day was the end of a journey that started around…

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Meet the CEO of cool-girl brand, CiCi Body Skin Care

By Emma Hobday | 20 July 2021

Scratch chats to Chantal about the CiCi launch, her favourite product and why she loves having her own brand Chantal began her career with a bang at 18 years old,…

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4 handcare products for all your dark spot needs

By Emma Hobday | 19 July 2021

Are your hands looking like lizard skin? Oh no – is that an age spot? And what’s that new patch of pigmentation? Looking after your hands is vital when you…

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How I manage my asthma in the nail space

By Emma Hobday | 18 July 2021

Scratch speaks to Lauren Denford of Glow Beauty by Lauren, a nail technician and beauty therapist who suffers with asthma… Lauren sees up to eight clients in a day, with…

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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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