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Behind the Brand: Meet the founder of The Nail Pen

By Chloe Randall | 1 May 2021

Cuccio Educator, Becca Downham decided to launch her own range of cuticle oil pens when the first lockdown hit in 2020 and she found herself frustrated at not being able…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kirsty Williams of La Belle Dame Salon

By Callie Iley | 1 May 2021

Scratch chats to Kirsty Williams about her tips for aspiring techs and her passion for nail art… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I only realised how…

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May the fox be with you: 20-minute Chroma Ink masterclass with Sam Biddle exclusively created for Scratch

By Alex Fox | 30 April 2021

Nail artist Sam Biddle of Be Inspired has created a new, fresh & exclusive to Scratch 20-minute video masterclass on how to use the latest alcohol inks from Chroma Ink.…

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Lecenté adds 6 floral nail art foils

By Kat Hill | 30 April 2021

Nail art brand, Lecenté, has added to it expanding range of design nail foils with six new patterns. Ideal for spring nail art designs, the foils feature six different floral…

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First Leoko Cre8tive Cup launches to bring nail techs, artists & brands closer together #collaboratedonthate

By Alex Fox | 29 April 2021

The Leoko Cre8tive Cup has been created by nail tech, Leona Ko-Nkengmo with the support from her Cre8tive Collective team. “This competition is the starting point in to movement that…

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Reopening: Maddie Regan reflects on lockdown

By Guest Writer | 29 April 2021

Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, Maddie Regan, reflects on her experience of lockdown & her return to work… With hair and beauty salons officially open again, I…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the founder of Glitzy Tips

By Chloe Randall | 29 April 2021

Joanne Jones worked within the nail industry for 19 years as a salon owner and an educator before founding her own nail product range ‘Glitzy Tips’ in 2020. After previously…

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#ShowScratch Creative Nail Challenge: Favourite Cartoons

By Callie Iley | 29 April 2021

Check out the entries to the 21 April nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by their favourite cartoons! Each design was submitted…

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Money Matters: How to protect your nail business & plan recovery

By Guest Writer | 29 April 2021

Ria-Jaine Lincoln, aka The Beauty Accountant, reveals how you can capitalise on a boom in clients and protect, enhance & manage your future wealth… Now the beauty industry has reopened,…

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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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