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Salon Chat: The power of the nail community

By Guest Writer | 17 August 2020

Salon Chat hosts, Kelly Colley of Lavish Nails and Isabel Porter of The Beauty Garage, share their thoughts on the nail sector… “It was incredible to see how the nail tech…

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Meet the winners: NailOn Global Championship 2020

By Alex Fox | 17 August 2020

The winners of the first NailOn Global Championship online competition have been announced! Hosted by team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, registration was open until 23 June across five categories…

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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2020

By Kat Hill | 17 August 2020

Check out all the entries to this year’s photographic competition! This year saw a theme: ‘You’. This asked those taking part to submit entries that incorporate the nail pro or…

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Add detail to nail designs with NSI Tech-Gels

By Helena Biggs | 16 August 2020

Create striking overlays or add long-lasting detail to nail designs with NSI’s Tech-Gel Colours. The pigment-rich gels have been designed to give a maximum one coat, full coverage, tack free…

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CND™ unveils 6 earthy nail shades for autumn

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2020

CND™ has launched six nail shades for autumn 2020, available in both Shellac™ gel polish and Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas. Inspired by the succulent flavours and crisp foliage of…

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TECH TALK: Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails

By Callie Iley | 15 August 2020

Scratch catches up with Jeniene Van Dort of 50 Shades of Nails, a home-based salon in Melbourne, Australia, about her life as a nail tech… “I studied and qualified as…

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Nail art: How to perfect animal portraits on nails

By Guest Writer | 14 August 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… THIS MONTH: Beauty2Trs adds exciting new course to it repertoire with animal portrait painting by Australia’s…

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Neon brights combine in Luxe Gel Hot Summer Nights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 August 2020

Create vibrant, neon-effect nail looks for clients this summer with the Hot Summer Nights collection from Luxe Gel. Featuring six highly pigmented gel polish shades, the collection comprises neon-effect hues…

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[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services

By Helena Biggs | 14 August 2020

Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared…

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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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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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