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Shine Bright with 15 limited edition OPI nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 19 October 2020

Add sparkle and shine to nails with the Shine Bright collection from OPI. Featuring Swarovski® elements, the 15 shades include three special glitter hues – each available in Nail Lacquer,…

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Coronavirus: Salons in Wales ordered to close from 23 Oct to 9 Nov

By Helena Biggs | 19 October 2020

Wales is to go into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown from Friday 23 October, with hair and beauty salons ordered to close. The decision comes following fears that the NHS would not…

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Nail tech supports #SaveTheArts campaign with custom nail design

By Helena Biggs | 18 October 2020

Abi Markey, of Nailed It Beauty, South Wales, reveals why and how she’s helping to raise awareness of the #SaveThe Arts campaign, an initiative that encourages support of those working…

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Polished Pink Males to Raise Awareness

By Alex Fox | 17 October 2020

As we hit just over halfway through October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to showcase a fantastic gallery of men who painted their nails  to raise awareness and…

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TECH TALK: Cassandra White of Cass Creations

By Callie Iley | 17 October 2020

Scratch chats with Cassandra White of Cass Creations about her experiences within the industry and how nails have helped her through difficult times within her life.   I’ve been doing…

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Marian Newman nails Covid-secure fashion week shoot

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2020

This autumn’s London Fashion Week radically different to previous season owing to coronavirus restrictions, with catwalk shows streamed online and social distanced shows and photo shoots taking place. London-based designer,…

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Academy Accredits & Moves Nail Classes Online

By Alex Fox | 16 October 2020

The Nailchemy Academy, which has been run for over 10 years in Bridgwater, Somerset by Hayley Partridge, has announced that its latest online training courses have been accredited in association…

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Sparkle this Christmas with 6 stunning Halo Gel Polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2020

Catch eyes and sparkle this festive season with six stunning Halo Gel Polish shades from Pure Nails. The All Wrapped Up Collection has every party-perfect look nailed with the likes…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: HORROR FILMS

By Callie Iley | 15 October 2020

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

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Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving women the right to vote.…

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Notting Hill Carnival

When we think of Notting Hill Carnival, we think vibrancy, colour, art, and fun… basically, the perfect recipe for an…

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