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Why should you train in lash services?

By Sophie Nutt | 22 June 2020

Offering an instantly gratifying effect and requiring maintenance appointments at regular intervals – similar to nail services, lash treatments offer an opportunity for nail technicians to expand their skillset, boost…

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Scratch Snap: June 2020

By Scratch Staff | 22 June 2020

Take a look at all of the entries from the June Scratch Snap nail art challenge! The theme for June was ‘animal print’ with Theresa Foddering, Lecenté head educator and Create ambassador,…

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Going cashless with card machines

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2020

Cash in on taking card payments for your services with these tip from Helen Prowse, head of communications at Square UK… “Take some time to think about when you’ll take card…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 14 – 21 June

By Callie Iley | 21 June 2020
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PPE for nail techs: important points to consider

By Katie Barnes | 21 June 2020

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment that will protect you against health or safety risks while performing your job. This has always been a requirement of COSHH (Control of Substances…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Mihaela Pirliteanu, MP Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 June 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Mihaela Pirliteanu, of MP Nails & Beauty, wears a dreamy peacock-inspired design. “As a nail artist, these types of intricate,…

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Clawgasmic nail network offers monthly inspo & support

By Helena Biggs | 21 June 2020

A season nail artist has created a subscription based website to offer regular video nail art tutorials. Chan, aka @chan_littlebitsnails, has pooled a team of eight other talented techs who…

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Award-winning nail tech hosts business masterclass for fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 20 June 2020

Metta Francis, Scratch Stars Hall of Fame nailist and owner of Nails By Mets, has launched #NBMBizClub – an online platform to serve up business advice for fellow pros. Metta,…

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Cuccio reveals gel polish range in handy 9ml bottles

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2020

Are you considering trying a new brand or simply want to squeeze more gel polish shades in your kit? Cuccio Europe has unveiled handy 9ml bottles of its gel polish…

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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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