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Coronavirus: Furloughed workers & what it means for business

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2020

Tina Chander, partner & head of the employment team at Midlands law firm, Wright Hassall, deals with employment law issues for businesses of all sizes. Here, she reveals what being ‘furloughed’…

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Master 3D acrylic art with Catherine Wong

By Scratch Staff | 19 April 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Catherine Wong reveals how to perfect 3D acrylic nail artistry Tracey Lee of Beauty2trs comments: “Do…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears black tips and a glitter fade over nude nails. “After having barely nails for…

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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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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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