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Ways to help prevent & monitor beauty product allergies | The Beauty Bloggers

By Guest Writer | 27 January 2021

The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their patch testing tips & advice on preventing allergies in the salon.. Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and…

Behind The Brand: Meet the duo behind My Papillon Beauty

By Chloe Randall | 26 January 2021

Scratch chats to Founders of My Papillon Beauty, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle who share how they came to start the brand and what goes on behind the scenes. After…

#NowTrending: Monochrome diamond nails by Laura Katy Chester

By Callie Iley | 26 January 2021

Scratch chats to Laura Katy Chester of LK Beauty about how she created this striking monochrome nail design. She also shares the small moments that make her proud of her…

Covid-19 SALON TALK: How I have embraced govt business grants

By Guest Writer | 25 January 2021

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares how she has made the most of financial support from government – and navigated obstacles – during the coronavirus pandemic… Coronavirus…

Scratch Snap: January 2021

By Scratch Staff | 25 January 2021

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Purple Positivity’ in the bid to win a…

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January

By Kat Hill | 25 January 2021

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

How to reassure clients about salon safety post-Covid-19

By Chloe Randall | 25 January 2021

When salons in the UK re-open, many clients may be quick to book nail and beauty appointments. However, there will be some that are still cautious about returning to the…

Pure Nails unveils 6 piece Halo Elite tool range

By Chloe Randall | 24 January 2021

Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Elite tool range, consisting of 6 different nail tools. The range includes: Cuticle Nippers Gel Scraper Cuticle Eradicator Stork Scissors Cuticle Pusher Tweezers The…

TECH TALK: Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 January 2021

Scratch chats to Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails ! about her tips for new nail techs and the importance of constantly developing skills… I’m a Polish nail tech, wife, and…

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