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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: SKELETONS

By Callie Iley | 8 October 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by skeletons! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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Helen Burton-Ward on how to increase client spend

By Guest Writer | 7 October 2020

Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 and CND education ambassador, Helen Burton-Ward, shares her advice on how to increase client spend through add-on services & treatments…  One area that…

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Get creative with Crystal Nails Art Gel Pro

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2020

Decorate nails with the Art Gel Pro range from Crystal Nails; creamy soft, highly pigmented art gel ideal for creating a whole range of nail art designs. Seeing an improved,…

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EATOW opens weekly webinar for the BAME beauty & creative community

By Alex Fox | 7 October 2020

Eryca Freemantle (founder of Embracing All Tones of Women – EATOW) and her industry friends have launched Safe Space, a free webinar series. An open, non-judgemental, non-religious environment, this series…

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Illuminate nails with Jessica Phēnom City Lights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 October 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the City Lights collection in time for the autumn/winter season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collections sees three new vivid additions to the three-step quick-drying,…

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Offer lasting nail colour & strength with OPI Powder Perfection

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2020

Serve up glossy, long-lasting colour for clients with weak nails courtesy of OPI’s dipping system, Powder Perfection. A quick-to-apply alternative to traditional L&P, Powder Perfection lasts around three weeks and…

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#NOWTRENDING Pink 3D flowers with marble by Gemma Pope

By Callie Iley | 6 October 2020

Reminiscing on her past and all she’s overcome, Gemma Pope of Gemma Pope Nails chats to Scratch about her future goals and her incredible nail art creations. When I left…

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Light Elegance unveils HEMA-free P+ gel polish system

By Helena Biggs | 5 October 2020

Serving up hard gel performance in a brush on, soak off system, the P+ gel polish range from Light Elegance is ideal for clients seeking a speedy service with strength…

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Toast the festivities with CND™ Cocktail Couture collection

By Sophie Nutt | 5 October 2020

CND™ has launched Cocktail Couture; its Christmas 2020 collection comprising a range of luxurious and indulgent shades. The elegant six-piece collection embodies deep reds, a stunningly rich gold and a…

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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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