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Enhance retail offerings with Mii HydraBoost Lip Lover

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2020

Mii Cosmetics has launched HydraBoost Lip Lover, ideal for finishing professional make-up services or retailing to clients in-salon. The Mii HydraBoost Lip Lover is designed to deliver highly pigmented and…

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#NOWTRENDING Pink ink & gold flecks by Charlotte Fletcher

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2020

Charlotte Fletcher, of Head 2 Toe Hair & Beauty, chats to Scratch about her journey into the nail industry as well as how to create this super chic pink ink & gold…

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CND™ adds limited edition nail shade to Shellac™ range

By Helena Biggs | 13 July 2020

Designed to embody the playful, carefree memories of growing up, CND™ has launched Happy Child, a limited edition shade in its CND Shellac™ formula. The soft, blush pink shade should…

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Lessons in lockdown

Julie-Anne Larivière notes 5 lessons learnt in lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 13 July 2020

Julie-Anne Lariviére, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, reveals five lessons she has learnt in lockdown…  Support is everything Since all nail technicians were deeply affected…

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Scratch Stars 2020: Judging days & party postponed until spring/summer 2021

By Helena Biggs | 13 July 2020

After much consideration and assessment, Scratch magazine has decided to postpone the Scratch Stars Awards judging days and Scratch Stars Party until spring/summer 2021. The format and all finalists, sponsors…

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Back to Work: Nail & beauty business checklist

By Scratch Staff | 12 July 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Consider ticking off these points well…

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Coronavirus: Workplace safety guidelines released by the government

By Kat Hill | 12 July 2020

The workplace safety guidelines for ‘close contact services’ have been released by the government. Entitled Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), the document sets out guidance and practical advice on how to open…

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Why collaboration is key in the nail industry

By Sophie Nutt | 12 July 2020

Tracey Lee, international nail artist & educator, reveals how Beauty2trs is celebrating it’s first birthday with a ‘birthday bash’ online class… How awesome it was to celebrate the first year of…

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Coronavirus: Should you raise your treatment prices when you reopen?

By Guest Writer | 11 July 2020

Jenni Draper, session nailist & PR/creative manager at Louella Belle discusses whether nail and beauty businesses should consider raising their treatment prices after lockdown… As outlined by the UK government’s…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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