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2020 Shoot Out winner: Ivana Prokic

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2021

Scooping first place in The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2020 for the second time, Ivana Prokic’s winning entry combines a flawlessly executed shot with a stunning personal story in line…

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Here’s what you need to know about the Nailympia Online competition (2nd edition)

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2021

Following the postponement of the in-person Nailympia London competition due to take place in October 2021, the organisers have moved the international nail competition online for a second edition. The…

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Salon in the Spotlight: DB Beauty, Trelewis, Wales

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2021

After previously working as a mobile beautician, Danielle Bridges decided it was time to open up her own salon during the first Coronavirus lockdown. “I found it hard lugging all…

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Revealed: The European cities that are best for beauty lovers

By Emma Hobday | 24 August 2021

Are you a self-proclaimed beauty obsessive? Want to know which European city is best to head to for beauty facilities? Longevita has created a ranking of European cities based on…

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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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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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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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