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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: FESTIVAL FUN

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2020

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

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Salon System shows support for Hair & Beauty Charity

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2020

Salon System has it’s support and sponsorship of the industry’s Hair & Beauty Charity. The UK-based organisation is the official charity of the hair and beauty industries; an independent service…

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How to remove the cuticle safely

By Katie Barnes | 7 July 2020

The cuticle can be unsightly and if not removed from the nail plate correctly, can lead to service breakdown. To safely work on this area, firstly it is essential to…

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CTPA publishes annual report with a focus on moving forward post-Brexit

By Alex Fox | 7 July 2020

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) Annual Report has been published and outlines strategies moving forward post-brexit with a focus on its mission – it also welcomes a new…

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Millie Kendall MBE addresses government stance on re-opening of nail & beauty salons on BBC Breakfast

By Alex Fox | 7 July 2020

Shortly after 8am this morning, CEO of the British Beauty Council, Millie Kendall MBE was invited onto BBC Breakfast for comment on the subject of nail and beauty salons re-opening…

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#NOWTRENDING: Sunflower nails by Maise Poultney, Maisie Leah Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 7 July 2020

Maisie Poultney, of Maisie Leah Nails, shares her love for the nail industry, her career story so far and how she created these oh-so pretty sunflower nails… “I have been…

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Are you eligible for a music license refund?

By Guest Writer | 6 July 2020

Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, explains why businesses affected by Covid-19 could be eligible for a music license refund… If you use, play,…

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Zoya dives into summer with Splash collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 July 2020

Zoya has revealed its collection for summer 2020 as Splash, a range of playful shades. The 12-piece nail lacquer collection includes a line-up of classic fun creams and an array…

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Salon Standards Alliance launches first guidance video

By Scratch Staff | 4 July 2020

Salon Standards Alliance has revealed its COVID-19 Returning to the Salon guidance video. The video details health and safety guidelines for the workplace, as well as guiding clients through what…

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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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