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Nail techs, here’s how you can prevent hand & wrist pain

By Scratch Staff | 21 September 2021

Scratch sources advice for those that suffer with hand and wrist pain, so you can stop feeling the strain… Samantha Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared, shares that repetitive strain injury and…

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Autumn leaves

By Callie Iley | 21 September 2021

We’re loving these leafy nail designs in autumnal tones as the new season approaches! Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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Create chic nail styles with TGB’s 10-piece Lady Luxe gel polish collection

By Scratch Staff | 20 September 2021

The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled 10 gel polish shades for autumn/winter 2021, encapsulating ‘the essence of the modern ‘It Girl’ and her je ne sais quoi’. This 10-piece Lady…

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Revealed: The booking service that 1,000 UK nail salons rely on to boost business

By Helena Biggs | 20 September 2021

Online business management software, Booksy, is relied on by 1,000 nail salons and over 1,600 beauty salons in the UK for their day-to-day needs. So what does it offer, and…

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London educator takes learning to the next level with ITEC approved nail courses

By Emma Hobday | 18 September 2021

Scratch speaks to renowned nail tech and educator Anna Lee about her industry journey, bridging the ethnicity gap and launching Creative Academy London Anna began her journey in the nail…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi

By Callie Iley | 18 September 2021

Scratch chats to Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi about nail trends and the importance of not comparing yourself to other techs… The Gel Bottle‘s Builder in a Bottle has…

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Nail tech launches self care platform to support those in need

By Emma Hobday | 17 September 2021

Scratch chats to Laura O’Mahony, owner of The Pamper Cabin and founder of self care platform Share Your Self Care, about the importance of giving back… Laura had always loved…

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Here’s what it’s like to have your palm read

By Emma Hobday | 16 September 2021

Scratch’s Emma Hobday had the eye-opening opportunity to sit down with James Divine for her own palm reading, and gained a valuable insight into herself in the process… It’s 9pm…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Kulture, Fife

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2021

Selling her share of her previous salon to set up her own, Marie McFarlane and her husband fully converted a ground floor one bedroom flat into Kulture. “I was inspired…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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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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