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Coronavirus: NHBF responds to speculation of the re-opening of salons

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2020

Following media speculation that hair and beauty salons could remain closed for six months over coronavirus safety fears, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released an official statement…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 April 2020

With adorable characters and relaxing gameplay, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken over social media! Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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Stats show surge in online demand for lockdown nail products

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2020

New data from e-commerce platform RedBrain.com has revealed a shift towards a ‘feel-good’ factor in what the UK has been searching for and buying during lockdown. In the week commencing 13…

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Health & beauty crowned strongest growing market in March

By Sophie Nutt | 23 April 2020

A study by ChannelAdvisor has found that health and beauty e-commerce GMV spiked last month as consumers were forced to stay indoors due to the Covid-19 outbreak. According to the…

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Extract dust & fumes at the nail desk with Vodex

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2020

Help keep hygiene levels tip-top on your return to work with a fume and dust extraction unit from Vodex. The company, founded in 2011, has a mission ‘to protect people…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: GLOBE-TROTTING

By Kat Hill | 22 April 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating design inspired by their favourite places to visit! The next task will…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lois Broderick, Lois Rose Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 April 2020

We want to see the nail designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Lois Broderick, of Lois Rose Beauty, reveals sunflower-inspired nail looks are popular with her…

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Nail tech embraces lockdown with A-Z nail art challenge

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2020

Melanie Lewendon, Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year finalist 2020, has been keeping her creative streak alive through an A-Z nail art challenge. The talented tech has been…

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Lauren Holmes hosts Instagram nail art workshops

By Kat Hill | 20 April 2020

Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Gel Polish Stylist of the Year, Lauren Holmes, is set to host a variety of virtual nail art masterclasses. Created to inspire and improve nail art…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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