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Add length with Magpie Beauty’s Xtra Length nail tips

By Chloe Randall | 30 January 2021

Magpie Beauty has launched “Xtra Length” stiletto and tapered square tips after a successful launch of “Full On Tips” express extensions and workshops. Magpie’s “Full On Tips” boast a wear-time…

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TECH TALK: Laura Ann Francis of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty

By Callie Iley | 30 January 2021

Scratch chats to South Wales based Magpie educator, Laura Ann Francis, of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty.   I’m Laura Ann Francis, and I’m the South Wales educator for Magpie…

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Halo Gel Polish to release 6 nail shades with a focus on hope in dark times

By Helena Biggs | 29 January 2021

Pure Nails has added six stunning nail shades to its Halo Gel Polish range for spring-friendly manis and pedis. The hues in the Hope Springs Eternal collection are creamy and…

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Art Deco

By Chloe Randall | 29 January 2021

These gorgeous art-deco inspired nails are the latest trend to hit and we think they are stunning! Check out some of our reader’s designs below..

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Coronavirus: Wales to extend lockdown for another 3 weeks

By Chloe Randall | 29 January 2021

The lockdown restrictions in Wales will remain in force for another three weeks, meaning non-essential businesses such as hair and beauty salons will remain closed. First Minister Mark Drakeford is…

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Cuticle oil

How does cuticle oil work?

By Guest Writer | 28 January 2021

How does cuticle oil work? Three nail experts explain why oils are a must-have for aftercare & nail maintenance… To examine how this nail care product works, first you must…

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Online Education: Jacqui O’Sullivan on the pros and cons

By Guest Writer | 28 January 2021

Award-winning nail specialist and educator, Jacqui O’Sullivan shares her thoughts on online education in the nail industry and where the future is taking us in terms of learning. What are…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Things that make you happy

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2021

Check out all the entries to the 27 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by things that make them happy! From…

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Peacći extends support for nail techs with 20% commission opportunity

By Scratch Staff | 27 January 2021

Peacći has extended its brand partner initiative for nail techs to help make commission on product referrals during lockdown 3.0. Qualified nail technicians – regardless of brand affiliation – can…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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