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Is it OK to not want to chat at the salon?

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2021

As we ease back into life from the quiet of lockdown living and more clients – both new and old – return to the salon, have you considered their noise…

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Keeping it in the family: The day my little sister showed us her hidden nail talent

By Guest Writer | 4 May 2021

Lead image L-R: Mike & Jazz Christodoulou, Jason & Georgie Smedley, Eliza Smedley Many of you may be familiar with Jazz Christodoulou; general manager of GS Group Ltd, award-winning nail…

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Dreaming in color

Create dreamy nails with Light Elegance’s 12 summer shades

By Chloe Randall | 4 May 2021

Light Elegance has revealed its Dreaming in Colour collection, comprising 12 shades. Available in Color and Glitter Gel, this collection is also available in the P+ Gel Polish so all…

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#NowTrending: Funky French nails by Jen Phillips

By Callie Iley | 4 May 2021

Scratch chats to Jen Phillips of Nails by Jennifer Marie about her love for nails and how she created this funky French design… I am a fully qualified nail technician…

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Silver-ion technology for self-cleaning shared surfaces for salon door handles & hand rails

By Alex Fox | 3 May 2021

UK firm, SDA Cleanzone, sees boom in demand for innovative self-cleaning antimicrobial surfaces since businesses seek to open safely. SDA Cleanzone, based in Manchester, has seen demand soar as companies…

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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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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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