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Nailcare Training to Care for Cancer Patients

By Alex Fox | 27 October 2020

A specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young has made it her mission to support cancer patients’ wellbeing by helping therapists, salons and spa partners…

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Nail technique: How to successfully file the lower arch in 5 steps

By Katie Barnes | 27 October 2020

One of the most common mistakes a tech can make is over filing the lower arch of the nail, especially if the form or tip fit was incorrect in the…

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#NOWTRENDING Pink marbled galaxy nails by Beth Gaunt

By Callie Iley | 27 October 2020

Scratch chats with Beth Gaunt of Elegance Beauty Boutique about her love for sparkle and freehand nail art… I work from my home salon in Swadlincote, Derbyshire and I qualified…

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Henna Takeover in TopShop’s Window

By Alex Fox | 26 October 2020

Pavan Henna has taken over the window display of @topshop for the autumn half term. “Henna has taken a spot in the limelight in the middle of Oxford Street with…

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Scratch Snap: October 2020

By Helena Biggs | 26 October 2020

In a spooktacular showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created some ghoulishly great nail designs in the bid to win a prize.…

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Sanitise hands with Ocean Free product range for salons

By Alex Fox | 25 October 2020

UK hand sanitiser and disinfectant manufacturer, Ocean Free has launched a complete range of products suitable for sanitising hands and the salon.  Ideal for sanitising skin and surface and scientifically…

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CD launch aims to soothe with sound in the nail space

By Alex Fox | 24 October 2020

Gap Music and Tantajo Records presents its latest salon/spa wellness album for the creation of salon wellness and harmony. Written by one of the true masters of music for relaxation…

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TECH TALK: Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All

By Callie Iley | 24 October 2020

Scratch chats with Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All, award winning nail art blogger and nail tech, about her love for all things nails.   Could you introduce…

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How to make the most of seasonal events in the salon

By Guest Writer | 23 October 2020

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, reveals how and why you should make the most of seasonal events in the calendar… I thoroughly enjoy writing for Scratch as…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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