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Keep salon software updated, bug-free & ready for action

By Alex Fox | 27 March 2021

With salons in England set to reopen in less than three weeks, it’s time for salon owners to get their checklist in order and make sure they’re prepared. We are…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph

By Callie Iley | 27 March 2021

Scratch chats to Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph about dealing with self doubt and her advice for aspiring nail techs… My favourite all time nail product is…

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Cut it Out – domestic abuse awareness session dates for salons

By Alex Fox | 26 March 2021

The Cut It Out campaign is offering a one-hour virtual meeting next week –  Wednesday 31st March – on how to notice signs of domestic abuse and the steps a…

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Reopening: Learn about PPE

By Scratch Staff | 26 March 2021

Are you ready for the return to work? Here, we recap PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to help prep you and your business for reopening. Treatments offered by nail & beauty…

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Project Positivity supports industry charity with garment collection

By Kat Hill | 26 March 2021

Mantra-focused merchandise brand, Project Positivity, has revealed the Beauty Pro Collection, featuring inspiring quote from industry icons to support the Hair & Beauty Charity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby,…

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Why the imix is a great addition to my nail desk

By Guest Writer | 26 March 2021

Shelby Holmes, co-founder of The Beauty Edit Podcast & Scratch Stars Awards Gel Polish Stylist of the Year finalist 20/21, shares her thoughts on imix, the hands-free mixing device for…

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UK consumers embrace the trend for ‘Skinimalism’

By Chloe Randall | 26 March 2021

According to research by The NPD Group, prestige skincare sales in the UK declined by 23% in the year of 2020 as consumers began to adopt the trend for Skinimalism.…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: 90s nostalgia

By Callie Iley | 25 March 2021

Check out the entries to the 24 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by 90s nostalgia! Each design was submitted via…

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Nailympia medalist launches nail workshops after winning gold

By Alex Fox | 24 March 2021

Gold medal winner (Division 1) of the Invent A Nail Shape category of the first Nailympia Online championship, Angelique Blenckner presents her online nail workshops. Soon to be launched at…

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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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