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Salon in the Spotlight: Lisa Sheehan – Nail Artist, Hereford
Aged 32, Lisa Sheehan decided to go back to college in the evenings to study for her level 2 and 3 qualifications in beauty theraoy, after working in childcare for…
Gel nails: Why you need to know about viscosity
Many nails techs feel that gel can be impossible to control. The viscosity of gel plays a big part in its success. Viscosity is defined as a measurement of a…
Nail techs, here’s how you can prevent hand & wrist pain
Scratch sources advice for those that suffer with hand and wrist pain, so you can stop feeling the strain… Samantha Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared, shares that repetitive strain injury and…
Autumn leaves
We’re loving these leafy nail designs in autumnal tones as the new season approaches! Check out our roundup of reader designs below…
Create chic nail styles with TGB’s 10-piece Lady Luxe gel polish collection
The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled 10 gel polish shades for autumn/winter 2021, encapsulating ‘the essence of the modern ‘It Girl’ and her je ne sais quoi’. This 10-piece Lady…
Revealed: The booking service that 1,000 UK nail salons rely on to boost business
Online business management software, Booksy, is relied on by 1,000 nail salons and over 1,600 beauty salons in the UK for their day-to-day needs. So what does it offer, and…
London educator takes learning to the next level with ITEC approved nail courses
Scratch speaks to renowned nail tech and educator Anna Lee about her industry journey, bridging the ethnicity gap and launching Creative Academy London Anna began her journey in the nail…
NAIL TECH TALK: Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi
Scratch chats to Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi about nail trends and the importance of not comparing yourself to other techs… The Gel Bottle‘s Builder in a Bottle has…
Nail tech launches self care platform to support those in need
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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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…
Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…