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The 10 top nail trends for spring/summer 2021

By Guest Writer | 9 May 2021

Lead nails by Sarah Vernon, Pure Nails brand ambassador & educator Tina Bell, head of education & support at Pure Nails, shares her views on the key nail trends for…

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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 2 May

By Chloe Randall | 9 May 2021

Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Millie Bobby Brown’s…

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Announcing Season 8: Nails Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA): Taking applications now & open to all nail artists

By Alex Fox | 8 May 2021

NTNA Season 8 is an online nail art and design competition that puts the world’s most talented nail professionals in the spotlight. After seven exciting seasons, NAILS Next Top Nail…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B

By Callie Iley | 8 May 2021

Scratch chats to Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B about her favourite nail designs and future goals… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love how trends…

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Need nail inspo? Meet the new pro-only nail subscription box

By Kat Hill | 7 May 2021

Educator & UK distributor of Mystic Nails, Rebecca Orme, has launched a new nail subscription box especially created for nail professionals. The Nail Kit Pro includes a minimum of five professional…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayley Cairns, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21

By Lilly Delmage | 7 May 2021

Kayley Cairns is a Scratch Stars Awards finalist in the Mixed Media Artist of the Year (sponsored by Magpie Beauty) and Nail Stylist of the Year (sponsored by OPI UK)…

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Artistic Nail Design collaborates with Hard Rock® to create 6 summer shades

By Chloe Randall | 7 May 2021

Artistic Nail Design has collaborated with Hard Rock® to create the Alive & Amplified collection for summer 2021. Featuring bright hues and popping tones, the collection comprises six shades. The…

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#ShowScratch Creative Nail Challenge: Cherry blossom

By Callie Iley | 6 May 2021

Check out the entries to the 5 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by cherry blossom! Each design was submitted…

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Magpie cuticle oils six pack

Be ready to retail to clients with Magpie Beauty’s 6 fruity cuticle oils

By Kat Hill | 6 May 2021

Magpie Beauty has expanded its nail care range with its Nourish to Flourish Cuticle Oils. Featuring six summery scents, the formula includes a blend of safflower, sesame, jojoba and wheatgerm…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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