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Covid career changes: Why I decided to train as a nail tech during lockdown

By Guest Writer | 16 December 2020

Sophie Akerman decided to train as a nail technician during the Covid-19 pandemic after being forced to work from home gave her time to reflect on her career path. She…

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Add sparkle to nail styles with NSI’s Christmas acrylic powder shades

By Chloe Randall | 15 December 2020

NSI Nails has added three acrylic powders to its Perfectly Pretty range for the festive season. Designed to offer nails sparkle and strength, these acrylic powders can be used within…

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#NowTrending: Green & gold cog nails by Charlotte Vizor

By Callie Iley | 15 December 2020

Scratch chats to Charlotte Vizor of Nailed it by Chaz about her love for being a nail tech, as she describes how to create this gorgeous green and gold design.…

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Create jelly nail designs with SNA Jeli Gels

By Kat Hill | 15 December 2020

Create on trend nail designs with the latest launch from nail brand & distributor, SNA Professional. The Jeli Gel by SNA range sees 12 brightly coloured translucent gels. Presented in…

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Create nail looks that sparkle with Nailchemy’s 12-piece Wishes collection

By Chloe Randall | 14 December 2020

Nail brand, Nailchemy has unveiled the Wishes collection – comprising 12 striking gel polish shades. Wishes features a variety of metallic and glittery soak off gel polish hues, which are…

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Capture nail tutorials & pics hands-free with KB Glow Video & Photo Demo Station

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2020

Award-winning nail tech, Katie Barnes, has added KB Glow™: Overhead Video & Photo Demo Station to the Katie Barnes Tool Range. The custom designed, multifunctional station facilitates overhead filming of tutorials…

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Show support with NAF! Stuff shop local campaign

By Chloe Randall | 12 December 2020

NAF! Stuff has launched a social media campaign #ShowNAFStuffYourStocking in a bid to encourage people to shop locally. To help give back this Christmas, NAF! Stuff are shopping local at…

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Keep Staff Uniforms Virus Free & Fresh

By Alex Fox | 12 December 2020

Businesses up and down the country have been considering measures they can put in place to help serve their customers safely. For industries such as fashion, hair and beauty, which…

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TECH TALK: Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education

By Callie Iley | 12 December 2020

Scratch catches up with Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education about her journey through the nail world and her passion for teaching & learning… I have over 30…

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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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