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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: GEMSTONES

By Callie Iley | 3 September 2020

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

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CACI International re-opens its doors to training post Covid-19

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2020

CACI International has re-opened it’s doors to the head office to commence training once again after it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. CACI boasts the position of the…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Nail Art Comp Now Open

By Alex Fox | 2 September 2020

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month for October 2020, Sam Biddle has launched a month-long nail art competition for the whole of September. It’s free to enter, although a…

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Walk on the wild side with Light Elegance ButterCream The Mighty Jungle collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 September 2020

Light Elegance has revealed six shades as part of its new ButterCream collection, The Mighty Jungle. Taking inspiration from the natural beauty of the jungle and the striking creatures that…

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Sweet Squared launches free online SWITCH.2 classes for LashUs & wax:one

By Sophie Nutt | 2 September 2020

Sweet Squared has launched SWITCH.2; a series of free one-hour online classes for qualified lash and waxing professionals looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. The classes will take place…

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How to keep your nail tools in tip-top condition

By Katie Barnes | 1 September 2020

Scissors, nippers, cuticle pushers and other such nail tools will last longer and keep a sharp edge for longer if you take the appropriate level of care. Sharp tools are…

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NAILSCOPES: Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sept

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2020

Celebrate Virgo season with these nail designs best suited to the Earth sign…

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Social media strategies to evolve to keep Middle East beauty industry relevant in ‘new normal’

By Sophie Nutt | 1 September 2020

The Middle East beauty industry is facing up to an online ‘reality check’ as it moves to remain relevant in the post-Covid-19 ‘new normal’. According to experts in a webinar…

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#NOWTRENDING Starburst Galaxy Nails by Amelia Pullano

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2020

Amelia Pullano of Buffed Nails & Beauty chats to Scratch about creating this stunning starburst galaxy design and her life and career as a nail tech. Please tell us about…

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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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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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