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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Spring florals

By Callie Iley | 13 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs that were inspired by spring florals. Challenges will be posted across our…

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The Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell…

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Coty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost…

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GS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha

By Sophie Nutt | 12 May 2020

We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, says detailed 3D work has been popular with clients on her social…

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The NHBF responds to Boris Johnson’s Sunday 10 May address with call for clarification

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Following the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, hair and beauty businesses in England are not expected to re-open until at least 4 July. The National Hair &…

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The British Beauty Council publishes Return to Work Guidelines for Nail Technicians

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The British Beauty Council in consultation with advisory board member and industry nail expert, Marian Newman and Doug Schoon, scientist, author and educator with over 30 years’ experience in the…

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Coronavirus: Hair & beauty businesses likely to remain closed until at least July

By Scratch Staff | 11 May 2020

Following Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s, address to the nation on Sunday 10 May, it is likely that hair and beauty businesses will remain closed until at least July due to…

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NAF! Stuff Pro launches with a focus on salon retail

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2020

After a successful 18 months of trade, the NAF! Stuff brand has split into two subdivisions – the salon retail arm of the business relaunches as NAF! Stuff Pro, while…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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