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Pure Nails unveils 6 piece Halo Elite tool range

By Chloe Randall | 24 January 2021

Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Elite tool range, consisting of 6 different nail tools. The range includes: Cuticle Nippers Gel Scraper Cuticle Eradicator Stork Scissors Cuticle Pusher Tweezers The…

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TECH TALK: Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 January 2021

Scratch chats to Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails ! about her tips for new nail techs and the importance of constantly developing skills… I’m a Polish nail tech, wife, and…

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Crystal Nails Presents 8 New Pro Products

By Alex Fox | 22 January 2021

Want to offer an even quicker service to your clients? Well you can with the Crystal Nails 1-Step gel polish CrystaLac. CrystaLac 1-Step offers a non-cleansing, flexible, soak-off gel polish…

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How to find a good work/life balance as a nail tech

By Guest Writer | 22 January 2021

Nicole Dowling, educator at Pure Nails, shares her advice for finding the balance between work life and personal life… Many of us constantly strive to work hard and prove our…

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INK London reveals chameleon effect top coats

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2021

Create dazzling nail effects with INK London products thanks to the FX Collection. The trio of no wipe effect top coats can be used with all INK London systems, including…

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Online Education: Hazel Dixon on the future of nail learning

By Guest Writer | 22 January 2021

Award-winning nail artist and founder of HD Nail Artist Academy, Hazel Dixon, shares her thoughts on why online education isn’t suitable for every nail tech and what she predicts for…

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What extraction does my nail salon need?

By Kat Hill | 21 January 2021

Natasia-Louise James, of Vodex, shares her advice on why an extraction system is so essential and what should be taken in consideration when choosing one for your setup… “Having an…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: BINGE-WORTHY SHOWS

By Callie Iley | 21 January 2021

Check out all the entries to the 6 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by their favourite binge-worthy Netflix shows! Follow us…

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Create fancy floral nail designs with 6 Lecenté foils

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2021

Show off oh-so delicate nail styles with six floral nail foils from Lecenté. Ideal for any occasion – from spring to Valentine’s Day to summer holidays, the striking foils each…

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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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