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What to do if you suspect your client is experiencing domestic abuse

By Scratch Staff | 14 May 2021

Spotting the signs that someone may be experiencing domestic abuse is not always obvious, however noticing a change in a client’s personality habits can be life changing. Abuse may be…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Emma Kilani, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21

By Lilly Delmage | 14 May 2021

Scratch chats to Emma Kilani, finalist in the 20/21 Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year category (sponsored by INK London) about her 25 years in the industry and what…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Tihana Besevic, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21

By Lilly Delmage | 14 May 2021

Get to know Tihana Besevic, Scratch Stars One Stroke Artist of the Year finalist 20/21 (sponsored by HD Pro Nails), about her signature nail style and passion for one stroke…

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Brush with the brave: Nailympia Estonia is now open for registrations for its live streamed & online submission categories

By Alex Fox | 13 May 2021

Organiser, Viktoria Prihodko, has announced that Nailympia Estonia 2021 registration is open. This edition of Nailympia is the largest held to date and with therefore present the largest and most…

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#ShowScratch Creative Nail Challenge: Emeralds

By Callie Iley | 13 May 2021

Check out the entries to the 12 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by May’s birthstone, the emerald! Each design…

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Nurture a healthy state of mind by surrounding yourself with a great support network: all you need is love

By Alex Fox | 12 May 2021

All you need is love…global nail artist, educator & mentor Alisha Rimando shares her tekking truth  I can’t tell you how many times along my journey I’ve wanted to quit!…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Garage, Bicester, Oxfordshire

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2021

After ten years of working for various spas, salons and being mobile, Joanna Paylor welcomed a little boy in 2019 which made her take a leap faith and open her…

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Mental Health: 5 ways to help manage anxiety

By Chloe Randall | 12 May 2021

This week is Mental Health Awareness week which encourages global mental health education. It also helps to raise awareness of mental health issues and combat social stigma by addressing issues…

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#NowTrending: Retro daisy nails by Jaz Tuck

By Callie Iley | 11 May 2021

Scratch chats to Jaz Tuck of Jazzy Nails about her career progression and how she created this retro-inspired daisy nail design… Growing up, I knew I wanted to work within…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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