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Tech Talk: Scratch goes down under to visit Lynda Sanchez of Manicandie, Sydney, Australia

By Alex Fox | 1 June 2021

“My home-based salon has moved with me into four different family homes until my husband and I found our forever home in 2017. I’ve since moved into two different rooms…

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Are e-file manicure techniques safe?

By Katie Barnes | 1 June 2021

As nail technicians, there is already a lot of strain and stress put on our hands, wrists and shoulders. It is important that we make the necessary changes and follow…

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Malibu inspires OPI’s 12 nail colours for summer 2021

By Chloe Randall | 1 June 2021

OPI has turned to Malibu, USA to inspire its summer 2021 nail colour collection. This collection features six bold, saturated hues and six neutral shades. All colours are available in…

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How to create a TikTok for your nail designs

By Chloe Randall | 31 May 2021

Faith James of @faithjamesnails on TikTok, which boasts over 50,000 followers, shares how to create a TikTok for your nail designs… Step 1- Press the ‘+’ button at the bottom…

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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 23 May

By Chloe Randall | 30 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. Light blue nails…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails

By Callie Iley | 29 May 2021

Scratch chats to Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails about finding inspiration in nature and charging your worth… Like many people, the pandemic made me re-evaluate a few things and…

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7 new colours added to the HD Pro Flex It! Base & Builder Gel range developed by UK champion tech, Hazel Dixon

By Alex Fox | 28 May 2021

The HD Professional line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added to its pro line. “I’ve got some new products launching soon to add to the…

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Cruella Nails

By Chloe Randall | 28 May 2021

Ahead of the upcoming Disney movie ‘Cruella’ starring Emma Stone, we check out our reader’s designs inspired by the Dalmation classic…

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#ShowScratch Creative Nail Challenge: A Bug’s Life

By Callie Iley | 27 May 2021

Check out the entries to the 26 May nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by bugs! Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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