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Meet the creative director of Skullen Collective, a nail brand with an edge

By Emma Hobday | 27 July 2021

Scratch talks to Nicole Gutierrez-Lock of Skullen Collective about her exciting nail product line… Nicole launched her nail business Skullen Collective in 2013 to enable her to have an effective…

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The Scratch Stars Party 20/21

By Helena Biggs | 27 July 2021

Nail techs, friends and industry icons reunited after almost two years at the swanky Proud Cabaret Club, Embankment, for The Scratch Stars Party 20/21. Featuring entertainment from Blue’s Duncan James…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July

By Chloe Randall | 27 July 2021

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

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Scratch Snap: July 2021

By Chloe Randall | 27 July 2021

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

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THE WINNERS: Scratch Stars Awards 20/21

By Helena Biggs | 25 July 2021

Following a pandemic postponement & a shift in the judging process – the Scratch Stars Awards winners 20/21 have been announced! The reveals were made live at the Scratch Stars…

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Nail painting workshop helps teach Aussie schoolboys about toxic masculinity

By Emma Hobday | 25 July 2021

Tomorrow Man, which facilitates workshops to break male stereotypes and support Australian men, has encouraged boys to see that painted nails are just that – painted nails – rather than…

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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 17 July

By Chloe Randall | 24 July 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. Ice-Ice-mani Jaws dropped…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Jenny Boylan of Jenny Boylan Nail Artist

By Callie Iley | 24 July 2021

Scratch chats to Jenny Boylan of Jenny Boylan Nail Artist about working abroad and opening her own salon… I trained in a beauty academy in Drogheda County Louth. I trained…

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5 reasons why the global nailcare market is set to expand 8.4% by 2027

By Emma Hobday | 23 July 2021

According to a new research report published by Transparency Market Research, the global nail care market is expected to reach a value of just under $21 million by 2027, expanding at an…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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