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Back to work: How to care for your nail tools

By Scratch Staff | 24 June 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: DREAMY CLOUDS

By Callie Iley | 24 June 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, where techs were tasked with created designs inspired by dreamy clouds! The next task will be posted across our social…

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Nail art options for every skill level

By Guest Writer | 24 June 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Awarding winning nail tech, Dorota Palicka About Dorota Dorota moved with her family from Poland…

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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses NOT to open 4 July

By Kat Hill | 23 June 2020

Nail & beauty businesses are to remain closed as a date for reopening has not been confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the easing of Covid-19 lockdown continues. In an announcement…

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#NOWTRENDING: Oyster shell style nails by Paiwa Loves

By Helena Biggs | 23 June 2020

For a nail artist that lives close to a shoreline in Rye, East Sussex, it was only fitting that she create a set of oyster shell style nails – and…

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Association reveals safety guidelines for beauty counters

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2020

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has published a charter to help shoppers safely browse beauty counters as department and retail stores in the UK have now opened. CTPA, the trade association representing…

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Louella Belle hosts virtual education week

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2020

Nail & beauty distributor, Louella Belle, is kicking off a week of virtual education on a variety of topics. Hosted by the Louella Belle team and brand ambassadors, each day…

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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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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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