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Nail tech launches self care platform to support those in need

By Emma Hobday | 17 September 2021

Scratch chats to Laura O’Mahony, owner of The Pamper Cabin and founder of self care platform Share Your Self Care, about the importance of giving back… Laura had always loved…

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Here’s what it’s like to have your palm read

By Emma Hobday | 16 September 2021

Scratch’s Emma Hobday had the eye-opening opportunity to sit down with James Divine for her own palm reading, and gained a valuable insight into herself in the process… It’s 9pm…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Kulture, Fife

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2021

Selling her share of her previous salon to set up her own, Marie McFarlane and her husband fully converted a ground floor one bedroom flat into Kulture. “I was inspired…

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Want to create textured designs? Check out Nailchemy’s 6 embossing gels

By Chloe Randall | 15 September 2021

Nailchemy has launched its metallic embossing gel, comprising six shades. With a high viscosity enabling you to create raised or embossed designs, this highly pigmented gel only requires one layer…

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Here’s how to make manis last if your client has excessively sweaty hands

By Emma Hobday | 13 September 2021

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis being the technical term) is surprisingly common and can affect the whole body or just certain areas, like the hands (palmar hyperhidrosis). It’s normal to sweat if…

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London hotspot Townhouse scoops Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21

By Emma Hobday | 12 September 2021

Juanita Huber-Millet, founder and creative director of Townhouse, never knew that she would go into nails as a child. “My background is a little eclectic – I grew up wanting…

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Prep for party season with 6 nail glitter elements from :YOURS

By Emma Hobday | 10 September 2021

Get your sparkle on with the :YOURS Party Up collection, including six on-trend Finest Glitter Elements. These stunning glitters are ultra-fine, making them ideal for delicate nail art looks. Alternatively,…

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Love to stand out? Check out Lecenté’s Shimmer nail art films

By Emma Hobday | 9 September 2021

Love shimmer? Love shine? The Lecenté Shimmer nail art films are the perfect addition to your nail kit to add a pretty iridescent finish to nails. The five styles are…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Stacey’s Gel Nails, Meriden, West Midlands

By Callie Iley | 8 September 2021

Stacey Cox worked in banking for 15 years, but was seeking more flexibility around her family. The lockdown gave Stacey the push she needed to start her new nail business.…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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Christmas Day

‘The most wonderful time of the year’ culminates with Christmas Day. As we reach the summit of sparkle season, the…

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