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OPI’s Suzi Weiss-Fischmann on nail shades, style & her colourful career…

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2021

OPI celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021 – and Scratch commemorated the occasion by inviting the nail brand’s co-founder to guest edit its February edition. Affectionally known as ‘The First…

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Prestige beauty sales decline due to coronavirus

By Kat Hill | 1 February 2021

Prestige beauty sales in the UK declined 24% in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, new statistics from market research company, the NPD Group Group, has found. Sales of prestige beauty…

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Brighten nails with Light Elegance’s 12 spring shades

By Chloe Randall | 1 February 2021

Light Elegance has revealed its spring 2021 nail colour collection, ‘Afternoon Picnic.’ The range features six colour and six glitter gels; bright and bold hues are softened with warm tones…

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Winners of the Malaysian Momo Make-Up Comp

By Alex Fox | 31 January 2021

Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, was invited to join the judging panel for the Momo Make-Up Competition, hosted by Stephy Pang of the Momo Make-Up Academy in Malaysia. A make-up academy…

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Add length with Magpie Beauty’s Xtra Length nail tips

By Chloe Randall | 30 January 2021

Magpie Beauty has launched “Xtra Length” stiletto and tapered square tips after a successful launch of “Full On Tips” express extensions and workshops. Magpie’s “Full On Tips” boast a wear-time…

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TECH TALK: Laura Ann Francis of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty

By Callie Iley | 30 January 2021

Scratch chats to South Wales based Magpie educator, Laura Ann Francis, of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty.   I’m Laura Ann Francis, and I’m the South Wales educator for Magpie…

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Halo Gel Polish to release 6 nail shades with a focus on hope in dark times

By Helena Biggs | 29 January 2021

Pure Nails has added six stunning nail shades to its Halo Gel Polish range for spring-friendly manis and pedis. The hues in the Hope Springs Eternal collection are creamy and…

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Art Deco

By Chloe Randall | 29 January 2021

These gorgeous art-deco inspired nails are the latest trend to hit and we think they are stunning! Check out some of our reader’s designs below..

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Coronavirus: Wales to extend lockdown for another 3 weeks

By Chloe Randall | 29 January 2021

The lockdown restrictions in Wales will remain in force for another three weeks, meaning non-essential businesses such as hair and beauty salons will remain closed. First Minister Mark Drakeford is…

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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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