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Gelish collaborates with Disney for Villains nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 10 September 2020

Soak off gel polish brand, Gelish, has collaborated with Disney to launch six nail shades inspired by its iconic villains. “Disney Villains have lived in the shadows of heroes far…

Why & how you should remove fumes & dust from the nail space

By Guest Writer | 10 September 2020

The team at extraction specialist company, Vodex, reveals why it’s imperative to remove fumes & dust from your workspace – and what the consequences are if you don’t… If you…

Britney Tokyo on the new LA nail scene post-Covid-19

By Sophie Nutt | 10 September 2020

LA-based celebrity manicurist & Scratch columnist for 2020, Britney Tokyo reveals what the nail industry looks like across the pond… Much like in the UK, a new style of life…

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: WATERCOLOUR

By Callie Iley | 10 September 2020

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

4 tips for safely maintaining your PPE

By Guest Writer | 10 September 2020

With salons operating under strict Covid-19 guidelines, its important to pay attention to the condition of your protective equipment. Kelly Friel, from PPE experts Zoro, shares four tips for ensuring…

Decorate nails with Magpie Beauty Chrome additions

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2020

Create a range of nail art with four Chrome additions to the Magpie Beauty Dust range. Boasting a range of metallic and reflective effects, the latest Magpie Beauty Chromes include:…

#TeamTalk: Get to know the Dream Nails team – part 1

By Guest Writer | 9 September 2020

Discover who’s behind the handiwork at the Dream Nails chain of salons with an insight into its staff members… Roseline – Dream Nails Loughton How did you get into nails?…

Made for Life at Home aims to empower women through wellness

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2020

Made for Life Organics has developed a unique concept to make authentic organic wellbeing accessible to all. Made for Life at Home is a series of at-home events guided by…

Beauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming

By Sophie Nutt | 8 September 2020

The founders of Beauty Banks, Jo Jones and Sali Hughes, have launched a campaign and fundraising appeal to tackle ‘hygiene shaming’ amongst children in schools. The Kids Are Not Alright…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…