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Nail Artist moves into Crystal Power & Healing

By Alex Fox | 21 December 2020

Nail tech, Jade Evangelou, owner of the once, Jade Angel salon in London and Artistic Nail Design educator, has developed a series of aromatherapy crystal-infused mood mists. “We all need…

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Enhance nails with 6 natural-looking Cuccio Brush On Builder Gel shades

By Helena Biggs | 21 December 2020

Add length, strength and boost the apex with the six Brush-On, Soak Off Builder Gel shades from Cuccio. The convenient brush-on formula eases the building and shaping process and the…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December

By Kat Hill | 21 December 2020

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Waker. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December &…

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Scratch Snap: December 2020

By Kat Hill | 21 December 2020

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created some nail designs inspired by The Sky at Night in the bid to…

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NHBF predicts £51m weekly loss by hair & beauty businesses in Tier 4

By Helena Biggs | 21 December 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation has predicted that Tier 4 restrictions across London and the South East will cost hair and beauty businesses in those areas £51 million in…

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Kupa updates MANIPro e-file to feature greater power

By Chloe Randall | 21 December 2020

Kupa has unveiled its latest e-file, the MANIPro Original 2.0. The MANIPro Original 2.0 offers greater power and performance than its predecessor alongside a variable speed indicator, and digital touch…

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Top Tech Amasses Xmas GIFTS for Charity

By Alex Fox | 20 December 2020

The Nail Studio, St Ives, just outside Cambridge, is a hive of activity as nail tech & HD Professional educator, Cat  Leith is collecting wrapped presents for women and children,…

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Coronavirus: Beauty businesses in London & South East to close under Tier 4 restrictions

By Helena Biggs | 19 December 2020

Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has today (19 Dec) announced that Tier 4 rules will be introduced in some areas of England following a surge in coronavirus cases. In a news…

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TECH TALK: Nadia Rouch of Nadia’s Beauty Box

By Callie Iley | 19 December 2020

Scratch chats with Nadia Rouch of Nadia’s Beauty Box about her average day as a nail tech and her love for creativity.       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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