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How to prepare new nail brushes for use
You may notice that when you purchase a new brush for nail services, the bristles are stiff and contain a white residue. This residue is Arabic gum, a starch film.…
Trademarks & your beauty business: points to consider
Nail stylist and business owner, Theresa Foddering (aka The Naildresser®) reveals why she chose to trademark her business – and the step you need to take to apply… Your business…
Salon duo launch merchandise to promote positivity
Two beauty professionals have joined forces for an uplifting merchandise venture designed to promote positivity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched…
#NowTrending: White crystal nails by Ashleigh Rene Owens
Scratch chats to Ashleigh Rene Owens of Nails With Ashleigh, Denver, USA, about the nail art planning process & how she created this striking crystal design… “In 2011, I began…
Light Elegance adds 4 shades to JimmyGel building gel nail range
Light Elegance has added four shades to the JimmyGel family. JimmyGel is a soak-off building gel in a bottle that can perform services ranging from fast natural nail manicures to…
OPI & Kerry Washington reunite to honour the brand’s 40th anniversary
Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder,…
Olympia Beauty launches 15-week virtual event for beauty pros
Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday…
The story behind the 42cm nail
After winning multiple nail competitions, Ildiko Gheraszim, of Nails As Jewels, used the time lockdown gave her to improve her skills by taking part in many online courses with various…
5 things I love about being a competition judge
Scratch chats to Denise Wright, who’s name is synonymous with nail competitions, about why she loves running & judging nail competitions 1: What it means to me Competitions have…
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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…
Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…