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Coronavirus: All levels in mainland Scotland forced into national lockdown

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (4 January) announced that the country will be forced into a national lockdown from midnight to try to contain the new, fast-spreading strain…

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Hair & beauty businesses weekly income loss totals over £124 million

By Kat Hill | 4 January 2021

The new Tier 4 restrictions are set to cost hair & beauty businesses across the UK over £124 million per week in lost income, The National Hair & Beauty Federation…

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Build your client’s nails with The Edge Nails’ Brush and Build Gels

By Chloe Randall | 4 January 2021

The Edge Nails has launched Brush & Build Gels which have the strength of a builder gel with the ease of use of a paint on product. They are ideal…

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#NowTrending: Opulent opals by Ashlie Sellers

By Callie Iley | 3 January 2021

Scratch chats to Ashlie Sellers of Lacquer Love about her future plans and how she created this dreamy opal design.   I am a very new nail tech, having only…

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Get The Sharm Effect with Beauty2trs Education

By Alex Fox | 2 January 2021

An exciting new course has been added to the Beauty2Trs platform – The Sharm Effect. As nail pros, we like to find that great combination between a design, which is…

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TECH TALK: Michaela Phillips of Gelalicious

By Callie Iley | 1 January 2021

Scratch chats with Michaela Phillips of Gelalicious about the most exciting parts of the nail industry and how she sources her inspiration for her nail work… I’ve always had a…

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How to create a snowflake nail design

By Guest Writer | 31 December 2020

A snowflake nail polish design to get you in the spirit of the festive season, by Sophie Harris-Greenslade, aka The Illustrated Nail. This design uses striping tape, so you don’t…

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Why An Influencer Could Be Good for Business

By Alex Fox | 30 December 2020

 It’s a big buzzword – but what in fact are ‘influencers’ and how can they benefit your business? Scratch speaks to DAVINA KUMAL, PR and influencer relations manager at Forma…

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TECH TALK: Claire Stark of Claire Stark Nails

By Callie Iley | 30 December 2020

Scratch chats with Claire Stark of Claire Stark Nails about her career goals and top tips for aspiring techs. What is your all-time favourite nail product? My all-time favourite nail…

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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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