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Revealed: the nail & beauty products that can & can’t be recycled

By Katie Barnes | 18 March 2026
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Recycling is a challenge for many small businesses, particularly in…

Revealed: one in five UK hair & beauty businesses operating at a loss

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 March 2026
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled the…

60 St Patrick’s Day nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2026
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St Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes…

Oscars 2026: 11 celebrity nail looks that stole the spotlight

By Jess Watts | 16 March 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) took place last…

How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new mothers & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 March 2026
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Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings…

HEMA in nail products: what is it & is it banned?

By Jess Watts | 14 March 2026
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HEMA is a chemical widely used in nail products including…

Birmingham nail designer collaborates with museum to create manicure masterpiece

By Helena Biggs | 14 March 2026
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Rosie Lynall, a nail artist & designer working from Birmingham’s…

Suffolk salon owner completes 24-hour beauty treatment marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2026
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Ixworth beauty professional, Isabelle Cross, completed 24 hours of back-to-back…

Mercury retrograde: your ideal nail design based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 13 March 2026
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Have you been feeling like things are shifting lately? Like…

The Castleford beauty salon inspired by a Coca-Cola can

By Jess Watts | 13 March 2026
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Narelle Wharton didn’t follow a mood board when creating her…

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