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Salon duo launch merchandise to promote positivity

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2021

Two beauty professionals have joined forces for an uplifting merchandise venture designed to promote positivity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched…

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#NowTrending: White crystal nails by Ashleigh Rene Owens

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2021

Scratch chats to Ashleigh Rene Owens of Nails With Ashleigh, Denver, USA, about the nail art planning process & how she created this striking crystal design… “In 2011, I began…

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Light Elegance adds 4 shades to JimmyGel building gel nail range

By Chloe Randall | 15 February 2021

Light Elegance has added four shades to the JimmyGel family. JimmyGel is a soak-off building gel in a bottle that can perform services ranging from fast natural nail manicures to…

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OPI & Kerry Washington reunite to honour the brand’s 40th anniversary

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder,…

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Olympia Beauty launches 15-week virtual event for beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2021

Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday…

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The story behind the 42cm nail

By Chloe Randall | 13 February 2021

After winning multiple nail competitions, Ildiko Gheraszim, of Nails As Jewels, used the time lockdown gave her to improve her skills by taking part in many online courses with various…

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5 things I love about being a competition judge

By Alex Fox | 13 February 2021

Scratch chats to Denise Wright, who’s name is synonymous with nail competitions, about why she loves running & judging nail competitions   1: What it means to me Competitions have…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Aminah Akhtar of Minnie’s Beauty Lounge

By Callie Iley | 13 February 2021

Scratch chats with Aminah Akhtar of Minnie’s Beauty Lounge about the messages behind her nail art and the progress she’s made during her nail career so far… “The thing I…

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5 things I love about being a session nail technician

By Helena Biggs | 12 February 2021

Scratch chats to session nail technician & Scratch Stars Session Stylist of the Year 20/21 finalist, Lauren Michelle Pires, about her work life & the things she loves most about…

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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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