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#NOWTRENDING Dreamy lilac skies by Ashleigh Brace

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2020

Ashleigh Brace of May May Beauty chats with Scratch about creating this dreamy nail design and her life as a nail tech. “My time in the industry began when I…

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Create on-trend designs easily with :Yours Botanical Love Stamping Plates

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2020

:Yours has launched four new double-sided summer 2020 stamping plates in the Botanical Love collection. Created by Dee (:Yours founder) and Sascha Gossen, the stamping plates are inspired by the…

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TECH TALK: Sarah Mills of The Beauty Room By Sarah

By Callie Iley | 24 August 2020

Scratch catches up with Sarah Mills of The Beauty Room By Sarah, a Wiltshire-based tech working from a cosy home salon… “My name is Sarah, I’m 29 and I live…

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Scratch Snap: August 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2020

Take a look at all the entries from the August Scratch Snap nail art challenge! The theme for August was ‘tropical’ with Oksana Boitmane, owner of Luxe Gel, as the…

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NSI reveals Woodstock-inspired Polish Pro collection

By Kat Hill | 23 August 2020

Get in the groove and help clients channel their inner hippy chick with the NSI Woodstock Collection. The new NSI Polish Pro shades were inspired by the legendary music festival…

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Covid-19 inspires new generation of cosmetics creators

By Sophie Nutt | 22 August 2020

According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic…

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NHBF urges the industry to #DoItRight

By Kat Hill | 21 August 2020

Government officials have warned the industry trade body, NHBF, that they will close the hair and beauty sector if they don’t follow safety guidelines. In reaction, NHBF has launched #DoItRight…

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Soothe with Mavex Skin Comfort Hand Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2020

Soothe dry hands with the Mavex Skin Comfort Moisturising and Repairing Hand Cream. Seeing a rich and velvety texture, this hand cream features a delicate scent but is also designed to…

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Safe salon passes Covid-19 spot inspection

By Alex Fox | 21 August 2020

The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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