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When is a contraindication preventative or restrictive to a nail treatment?
A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or your client at risk if the treatment was carried out. There are four types of contraindications which…
Legology joins 2 environment-friendly initiatives to step up sustainability game
Leg care brand, Legology is joining two sustainability initiatives; rePurpose Global and World Land Trust in a bid to improve its sustainability as a brand. Legology is a leg care…
Nailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up
Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The…
Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this
From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must…
Here’s how to create a rapport with non-English speaking clients
Scratch chats to Magda Gniewek, educator of Magnetic Nails UK, about how to create a connection with your clients who don’t use English as their first language… What is the…
Looking for an Insta-worthy nail art kit? Check out this 5-piece set from Cally Cosmetics
Cally Cosmetics, home of the Cally Gel system, has launched a must-have product for nail artists, in the form of a complete nail art kit. As well as your nail…
8 ways to reduce foot swelling during pregnancy
It’s completely normal to experience some swelling in pregnancy, particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers, which can often be worse at the end of the day. Why does…
UK Black History Month: Honour nail styles & pros
Scratch recognises and honours the UK’s Black History Month by celebrating the work & styles of black nail professionals across the UK and learning more about how black culture has…
‘Full market recovery’ predicted for the professional beauty industry following 2020 challenges
A report from Kline Group has revealed how the professional beauty industry fared in 2020, concluding that the year marked the boldest moves towards digitalisation yet. Both the professional nail…
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Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…