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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: ABSTRACT ART

By Callie Iley | 27 August 2020

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

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UK cosmetics & toiletries industry to decline by 10% in 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2020

The UK cosmetics and toiletries sector will see a £1.7bn value decline in 2020. Research conducted by GlobalData has revealed that 43% of UK consumers plan to reduce socialising outside…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Hollie Barker Nail Artist, Castleford, West Yorkshire

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2020

When the nation went into lockdown in March, salon owner, Hollie Barker, was forced to close her business’ doors – before they’d even opened. Completed just one week before the…

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Nail Tech & Wellness Coach Creates Fabulosity Group for Women 40+

By Alex Fox | 25 August 2020

Nailympia judge and well-known industry figure from Australia, Jai Harvey-Yin has successfully moved sideways into the arena of empowerment and wellness. Following her new purpose, this move has added Reiki,…

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LASHUS launches Gentle Lash Cleanser & Brush

By Kat Hill | 25 August 2020

Ideal for retailing to lash clients seeking maintenance products between appointments, LASHUS has revealed two new additions. The Gentle Lash Cleanser is an ideal daily retail item for clients to…

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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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UV Safety Month

Each July, UV Safety Month serves to educate the public about the importance of protecting themselves from the harmful effects…

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World Friendship Day

World Friendship Day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections…

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