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Boost nail skills with Edunails pay-as-you-go online training courses

By Helena Biggs | 27 April 2021

Do you want to enhance your nail skills remotely – at your own pace and time of choosing? Check out Edunails, an international online training platform available in 15 languages.…

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8 ways to tackle nail industry bullying

By Alex Fox | 27 April 2021

The truth behind a bully – an insight by UK nail tech Leo Ko-Nkengmo   by nail artist & educator, Leo Ko-Nkengmo of The Nail on Sunday blog  The hair…

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NovaLash extends virtual education offering

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2021

Lash brand & training supplier, NovaLash, has added two courses to its range of virtual education classes. The Classic Lash conversion class is ideal for lash stylists that have previous…

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Update: The Scratch Stars Awards 20/21 judging process & party

By Helena Biggs | 26 April 2021

Scratch Stars Awards organiser, HELENA BIGGS, shares an update on this year’s event… After the pandemic stopped play in 2020 – and prevented 88 finalists from being recognised at the…

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Reopening: Thoughts on the first fortnight back in the salon

By Guest Writer | 26 April 2021

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares her experience back at work following lockdown 3.0 and draws in thoughts from an employee… As owner of four Dream Nails…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April

By Chloe Randall | 26 April 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Dani Bailey.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs…

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Scratch Snap: April 2021

By Chloe Randall | 26 April 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Movie Night’ in the bid to win a prize.…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt

By Callie Iley | 24 April 2021

Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby…

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Coronavirus: updated guidance for nail techs in Scotland

By Chloe Randall | 23 April 2021

The Scottish Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of reopening on April 26. The guidance includes information on ventilation, face coverings, staff…

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

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