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The dazzling ‘Unicorn Disco’ nail designs entered into December’s Scratch Snap comp
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for December has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Unicorn Disco, in the…
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Spread Christmas cheer sustainably: 3 ways to recycle festive items
Decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping gifts, and sending out greeting cards are some of the most cherished Christmas traditions, but after the festivities, how do you dispose of the excess?…
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Nail pros: Here’s how to handle clients ghosting you in the digital age
When someone stops replying to your messages without warning, it can feel like a gut punch – especially in business. You’ve poured time and effort into crafting the perfect message,…
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Cosy up with 40+ Christmas movie character-inspired festive nail designs
Fuel your festive spirit by embracing the magic of movies with Christmas film character-inspired nail styles. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…
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Flaunt Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year with 45 Mocha Mousse manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 12 December 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Mocha Mousse (Pantone’s Colour…
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Christmas nail art: 16 festive winter wonderland manicures
This season, snowy, magical landscapes dominate nail canvases, boasting sparkling snowflakes, white-dusted fir trees and reflective icicles. As for a colour palette, work with whites, silvers, blues, greens and browns…
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CTPA unveils Agenda for Government to aid sustainable beauty industry growth
The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) formally launched its ‘Agenda for Government’ at a reception in the Houses of Parliament on 3 December. The UK trade association, which represents…
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From DIY nails to owning a home salon: how one tech turned her passion into a business
Bedfordshire-based nail tech, Jodie Day of @talonsbyjodie, started her nail journey simply wanting to learn how to do her own nails, however she enjoyed the training so much that she…
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40+ gorgeous gold manicures for an opulent nail look
Embrace the gold rush in the nail world with glittering accents and metallic colour-block finishes, offering eye-catching, opulent effects. We’ve rounded up 40 glistening gold nail designs below…
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