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How to care for dry hands

By Kat Hill | 7 January 2021

With a firm focus on hand hygiene during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, are you hands dry from the repeated washing? Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist & British Skin Foundation spokesperson,…

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How to file 5 different nail shapes for your clients

By Katie Barnes | 7 January 2021

Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to file various nail shapes for your client… When filing nail shapes on enhancements, it is important to remember that the way…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: GORGEOUS GARNETS

By Callie Iley | 7 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 January’s birthstone – garnet! Follow us…

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Here’s your 10-point beauty business plan for 2021

By Guest Writer | 7 January 2021

Ria-Jaine Lincoln, an accountant that specialises in helping beauty businesses, shades 10 points to consider to help navigate challenges in 2021 and aim for success… The start of a new…

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Are UV & LED nail lamps safe?

By Guest Writer | 7 January 2021

Globally renowned scientist and nail expert, Doug Schoon, explores the safety concerns surrounding UV nail lamps… The facts that I will outline below demonstrate that UV curing nail lamps are…

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Keen to enhance nail skills at home? Check out Edu-Mats

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2021

Learn one stroke, fine line, mixed media skills and more with an exciting nail training innovation from Derbyshire tech, Melanie Lewendon. The celebrated educator and Scratch Stars 2020/21 finalist has…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Rosie, Cumbria

By Kat Hill | 6 January 2021

Having worked both on a mobile basis and at her kitchen table for the last 10 years, Rosie Doran sought a more permanent basis for her nail business. “When the…

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10 year old girl launches own nail polish line

By Chloe Randall | 6 January 2021

Khiley Braxton celebrated her 10th birthday by launching her own nail polish business, Sissy B Nails.  To celebrate the milestone birthday, Khiley and her family had planned to go on…

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It Shouldn’t Happen to a Tech: Client Trials

By Alex Fox | 5 January 2021

Scratch uncovers the things that should never be said to a nail professional… Prepare to hide behind your hands, as KAT HILL gathers up the cringe-worthy comments clients have said…

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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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