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How does cuticle oil work?

By Guest Writer | 28 January 2021

How does cuticle oil work? Three nail experts explain why oils are a must-have for aftercare & nail maintenance… To examine how this nail care product works, first you must…

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Online Education: Jacqui O’Sullivan on the pros and cons

By Chloe Randall | 28 January 2021

Award-winning nail specialist and educator, Jacqui O’Sullivan shares her thoughts on online education in the nail industry and where the future is taking us in terms of learning. What are…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Things that make you happy

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2021

Check out all the entries to the 27 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by things that make them happy! From…

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Peacći extends support for nail techs with 20% commission opportunity

By Scratch Staff | 27 January 2021

Peacći has extended its brand partner initiative for nail techs to help make commission on product referrals during lockdown 3.0. Qualified nail technicians – regardless of brand affiliation – can…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nova Nails, Glasgow, Scotland

By Kat Hill | 27 January 2021

After working in call centres for years, Jackie Logan wanted a change of career. “After three years of practise and training, I work up the courage to quit my job…

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Ways to help prevent & monitor beauty product allergies | The Beauty Bloggers

By Guest Writer | 27 January 2021

The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their patch testing tips & advice on preventing allergies in the salon.. Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and…

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Behind The Brand: Meet the duo behind My Papillon Beauty

By Chloe Randall | 26 January 2021

Scratch chats to Founders of My Papillon Beauty, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle who share how they came to start the brand and what goes on behind the scenes. After…

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#NowTrending: Monochrome diamond nails by Laura Katy Chester

By Callie Iley | 26 January 2021

Scratch chats to Laura Katy Chester of LK Beauty about how she created this striking monochrome nail design. She also shares the small moments that make her proud of her…

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Covid-19 SALON TALK: How I have embraced govt business grants

By Guest Writer | 25 January 2021

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares how she has made the most of financial support from government – and navigated obstacles – during the coronavirus pandemic… Coronavirus…

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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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