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My experience of Salon System’s dual lash & brow lift system

By Chloe Randall | 29 July 2021

To celebrate the launch of Salon System‘s new dual treatment lash & brow lift system, I headed to 58 South Molton Street in London to experience a brow lamination myself.…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Pinks Nail & Beauty Salon, Kingsbury

By Callie Iley | 28 July 2021

After working at Pinks Nail & Beauty Salon since 2015, Kate Szabo was given the opportunity to purchase the salon from its previous owner in 2019. “At Pinks, we focus…

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Is it ever OK to mix nail brands?

By Katie Barnes | 27 July 2021

You’ve probably heard that you aren’t supposed to mix nail brands – as in, a powder from one brand and the liquid from another or one gel polish base from…

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Meet the creative director of Skullen Collective, a nail brand with an edge

By Emma Hobday | 27 July 2021

Scratch talks to Nicole Gutierrez-Lock of Skullen Collective about her exciting nail product line… Nicole launched her nail business Skullen Collective in 2013 to enable her to have an effective…

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The Scratch Stars Party 20/21

By Helena Biggs | 27 July 2021

Nail techs, friends and industry icons reunited after almost two years at the swanky Proud Cabaret Club, Embankment, for The Scratch Stars Party 20/21. Featuring entertainment from Blue’s Duncan James…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July

By Chloe Randall | 27 July 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jay Eves.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail…

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Scratch Snap: July 2021

By Chloe Randall | 27 July 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Summer Holidays’ in the bid to win a prize.…

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THE WINNERS: Scratch Stars Awards 20/21

By Helena Biggs | 25 July 2021

Following a pandemic postponement & a shift in the judging process – the Scratch Stars Awards winners 20/21 have been announced! The reveals were made live at the Scratch Stars…

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Nail painting workshop helps teach Aussie schoolboys about toxic masculinity

By Emma Hobday | 25 July 2021

Tomorrow Man, which facilitates workshops to break male stereotypes and support Australian men, has encouraged boys to see that painted nails are just that – painted nails – rather than…

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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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