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Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind

By Emma Hobday | 1 September 2021

The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind…

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TECH TALK: Meet Lucy Jefferis, the nail tech with a talent for hand drawn decals

By Emma Hobday | 31 August 2021

Lucy Jefferis launched nail decal company Miss Lucy UK in early 2020, determined to excel in the industry she loved despite mental health battles making client appointments challenging. “I was…

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Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2021

Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat…

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In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros

By Emma Hobday | 30 August 2021

Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara…

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BEHIND THE BRAND: Meet Dani Bailey, the nail tech dipping her toes in beauty product innovation

By Emma Hobday | 29 August 2021

Dani Bailey has been a nail technician since 2019 and has always been a nail enthusiast, doing her own nails from when she was just 13 years old, after being…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails

By Callie Iley | 28 August 2021

Scratch chats to Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails about her feelings on education in the nail industry and her hopes for the future… I find most of my inspiration from other…

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‘Not another beauty salon’ – Discover what makes award-winning Honestly Ombré stand out

By Emma Hobday | 27 August 2021

Swindon based nail and beauty salon Honestly Ombré scooped the Scratch Stars Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year Award at the Scratch Stars Party 20/21, due to their passion…

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Here’s how one nail tech gained over 60K followers on YouTube

By Scratch Staff | 27 August 2021

In just a few years, nail artist Natalie Mugridge has amassed over 30,000 Instagram followers – and a whopping 60,800 fans on YouTube. So what’s the secret to her social…

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Feeling fruity? NAF! PRO adds tropical scent to cuticle oil range

By Helena Biggs | 27 August 2021

Do you want that summer feeling to go the distance? Embrace the sweet scent of passionfruit with NAF! PRO’s Passionfruit Nail & Cuticle Oil. Available in a 30ml dropper bottle…

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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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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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