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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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Win 1-2-1 Competition Training with Kupień

By Alex Fox | 29 December 2020

Having experienced a hugely successful year winning online nail competitions during 2020, impassioned nail artist & Nail Harmony educator, Monika Kupień wants to give back. Monika explains, “I want to…

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The GelBottle Inc hosts awards for nail pros

By Chloe Randall | 29 December 2020

The GelBottle Inc. celebrate all nail pros and techs’ excellence by hosting their first ever award ceremony. The virtual awards ceremony took place on Monday 21st December 2020 and was divided into six categories covering…

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#NowTrending: Fishnets, flames & marbles by Sophie Pritchard

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2020

Scratch chats to Sophie Pritchard of Creative Claws about her love for hand painted nail art and how she created this jaw-dropping design.     I’ve been doing nails since…

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Heavy Metal Magic Nail Sorcery & Styling

By Alex Fox | 28 December 2020

A meeting of super-creative minds conjured a series of striking images that explored and stretched the talent and techniques of nail artist, Liga Tukmane. Powerful in style and striking in…

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Scarlet Stilettos for Power, Strength & Style

By Alex Fox | 27 December 2020

Stunning scarlet nail styling & a powerful message about beauty, combine in a photographic project revealed by Brillbird educator, Neringa Alsauskiene. Kat Hill reports Captivating with a striking, scarlet stiletto…

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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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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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