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Here’s what it’s like to have your palm read
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…
Salon in the Spotlight: Kulture, Fife
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…
Want to create textured designs? Check out Nailchemy’s 6 embossing gels
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…
Here’s how to make manis last if your client has excessively sweaty hands
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…
London hotspot Townhouse scoops Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21
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…
Prep for party season with 6 nail glitter elements from :YOURS
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,…
Love to stand out? Check out Lecenté’s Shimmer nail art films
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…
Salon in the Spotlight: Stacey’s Gel Nails, Meriden, West Midlands
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.…
Fancy a listen? Podcast serves to inspire salon professionals
Nail sector veteran and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry winner 2017, Sue Davies, has launched the Inspiring Salon Professionals podcast. Just one of the resources available on her…
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