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Rewind with 6 retro Light Elegance ButterCream nail colours

By Kat Hill | 4 June 2021

Get ready to freak out this summer with the Forever 80’s ButterCream collection from Light Elegance. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection of vibrant neons and softer neutrals…

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Shimmer those toes with NailKind’s 6 warm shades

By Chloe Randall | 4 June 2021

NailKind has revealed Shimmer those toes, a polish collection of warm hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients.…

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Welcome to Nailympia Live with Nailympia Estonia 2021

By Alex Fox | 3 June 2021

“The Online competition Nailympia Live is a way to save the beauty industry in the current global pandemic,” cites organiser Viktoria Prihodko. “The global nail service market is adapting and…

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Course Bites: NSI Foundation Courses

By Kat Hill | 3 June 2021

Are you looking to add enhancements to your nail treatment menu? NSI UK has two course options ideal for learners: Gel Foundation Course and Acrylic Foundation Course. Keep reading to learn…

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US-based manicure robot paints nails in 10 minutes

By Chloe Randall | 3 June 2021

A start-up company in San Francisco has debuted the first manicure robot, which can paint nails in approximately ten minutes. Clockwork, which has opened a lab, offers contactless manicures for…

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10 art products join the Lecenté nail shop for spring/summer ’21

By Alex Fox | 2 June 2021

Are you loving the Lecenté on nails this summer? Then Scratch has great news, the Lecenté shop has added a fabulous selection of nail art products to its collection for…

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@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex

By Kat Hill | 2 June 2021

Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and…

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British Beauty Council announce Ruuby as a patron

By Chloe Randall | 2 June 2021

Ruuby, an at-home beauty bookings service, has been announced as a patron of the British Beauty Council. After a tough year for the British beauty industry, Ruuby is on a…

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Tech Talk: Scratch goes down under to visit Lynda Sanchez of Manicandie, Sydney, Australia

By Alex Fox | 1 June 2021

“My home-based salon has moved with me into four different family homes until my husband and I found our forever home in 2017. I’ve since moved into two different rooms…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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