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PM’s roadmap: Nail & beauty businesses could reopen from 12 April

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 February) revealed his four-part lockdown exit plan for England, with businesses in the personal care sector expected to reopen from 12 April. In…

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Coronavirus: Scotland will return to levels system when lockdown ends

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2021

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (22 February) revealed that Scotland will return to a geographic levels system when the national lockdown ends. Sturgeon is expected to unveil her…

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Scratch Snap: February 2021

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Love Is All Around’ in the bid to…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February

By Kat Hill | 22 February 2021

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

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Coronavirus: PM’s roadmap could see businesses given 1 week’s notice for reopening

By Chloe Randall | 22 February 2021

The Prime Minister’s roadmap to exit lockdown could see businesses given one week’s notice to reopen, as part of a four-part plan. It has been reported that restrictions will be…

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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 14 February

By Chloe Randall | 21 February 2021

Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Kendall’s Valentine’s mani…

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Nail students showcase sustainability themed competition creations

By Guest Writer | 20 February 2021

Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals what her students achieved at their annual Cornish Skills competition… Here we are again…

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Safari themed nail comp inspires techs in lockdown

By Alex Fox | 20 February 2021

It’s exciting and delighting to come across Facebook groups where support, unity and inspiration are the names of the game. Invited to judge a weekly nail competition for a nail…

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NAIL TECH TALK: June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist

By Callie Iley | 20 February 2021

Scratch chats with Magpie senior educator, June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and her passion for education… I have been in the…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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