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Instagram to roll out Story sticker to support small businesses

By Kat Hill | 17 April 2020

Instagram has revealed a new sticker for its Story function to help support small businesses in the Covid-19 crisis. Ideal for nail & beauty businesses and local salons, the new…

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Kure Bazaar Paris adds plant pigments to nail colour

By Scratch Staff | 17 April 2020

Kure Bazaar Paris‘s four-piece spring/summer 2020 nail collection features plant pigments in its formula. Created using elderberries, radishes and sweet potatoes, the four delicate shades are: Rose Quartz – a…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: MOVIE NIGHT

By Kat Hill | 17 April 2020

Grab your popcorn and settle in for movie night! Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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Joanna Bandurska donates personal care products to local hospital workers

By Scratch Staff | 16 April 2020

Joanna Bandurska has donated essential personal care products to local hospital workers in Szpital Specjalistyczny w Chorzowie. The Polish-based 2019 Nailympia Global Cup champion & educator for Indigo Nails Lab…

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Male Celeb Nails

By Callie Iley | 16 April 2020

‘Male polish’ and ‘MAN-icures’ have been popping up all over our social media feeds. The movement against traditional gender stereotypes has been gaining more and more traction, so check out…

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How can I create great nail & beauty videos for social media?

By Scratch Staff | 16 April 2020

Simon Day of Toastmasters International, an organisation that provides communication & leadership skills, reveals how to engage others & communicate effectively via online videos… While salons and beauty businesses are…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: NAUTICAL

By Kat Hill | 15 April 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch! The next task will be posted across our social media – so keep an eye out…

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Ways to self-care while self-isolating

By Scratch Staff | 15 April 2020

Salon owner, Natasha Ray, owner of the Noir Men’s Grooming Lounge in Beverly Hills, USA shares her ideas on self- love & care while self-isolating… It’s important to use this…

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How to keep your salon secure during lockdown

By Katie Barnes | 14 April 2020

In any business, the most important consideration is safety. Without a safe work environment you, your staff, and customers will be at risk and you will not be insured. The…

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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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