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Behind The Brand: Check out the Zephyros nail dust collector

By Chloe Randall | 3 April 2021

Scratch chats to Charles Kim, company CEO of SM about the Zephyros Nail Dust collector and the benefits it can bring to your nail space.. Korean-based company, SM was established…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters

By Callie Iley | 3 April 2021

Scratch chats to Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters about her training and the importance of developing new skills as a nail tech… My journey in nails only…

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Want longer, more durable nail enhancements? Check out NSI’s Rubber Base

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2021

NSI has grown its Rubber Base brush-on hybrid gel range with the addition of two shades; Opaque Baby Pink and Opaque Nude. Rubber Base can be used to create short,…

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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Wales to reopen from 12 April

By Chloe Randall | 1 April 2021

The Welsh Government has revealed that nail and beauty businesses will be able to reopen from 12 April, as part of their plan to exit lockdown. In a press conference…

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How are Navy Professional nail tools made?

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2021

With an ethos of hygiene, quality and precision at its core, Navy Professional has grown to become a tool brand in serious demand. Founded in Yorkshire with the aim to create…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Easter Bunny nails

By Callie Iley | 1 April 2021

Check out the entries to the 31 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the Easter Bunny! Each design was…

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Behind The Brand: Meet the founder of Niba Nailcare

By Chloe Randall | 31 March 2021

In late 2019, Ashleigh Reid gained several allergies to nail products, which fuelled her drive for safe products in the nail industry. She always knew she wanted to create her…

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Research proves purchasing nail polish boosts mood

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2021

New research from UK-based price comparison website, money.co.uk, has revealed what beauty products purchases are the biggest mood-boosters when shopping online. Nail polish featured in the top 20 purchases that…

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Confused about glove certification? Katie Barnes sheds some light

By Katie Barnes | 30 March 2021

In a previous Scratch post, I discussed the purchasing of genuine, safe PPE and how to use and remove it correctly. Lack of nitrile glove use or using the wrong…

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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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