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#ManiMonday: Coming up roses for nail tech Elizabeth Jones

By Zoe Wickens | 23 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching floral nail design and the talented tech behind it… Elizabeth Jones, from Rugby, Warwickshire, has been a qualified nail technician for over three…

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Scratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2020

This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team…

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Can you guess the UK’s most Google searched beauty questions?

By Sophie Nutt | 23 March 2020

Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the…

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Mii Cosmetics adds 1 more colour to its Brow Tint range

By Zoe Wickens | 22 March 2020

Mii Cosmetics has extended its Brow Tint range with one additional shade for clients looking for more colour-intensive results. The colour Blue/Black joins the already established Ash, Light Brown, Dark…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nail Bed

By Sophie Nutt | 22 March 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nail Bed, wears a peachy nail look for an exciting awards evening. “I created this nail…

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Refectocil browista toolkit

Creating striking brows and lashes for clients with the RefectoCil Browista Toolkit

By Zoe Wickens | 22 March 2020

Salon System has launched the RefectoCil Browista Toolkit, offering for lash and brow styling experts the ideal tools for a quick and precise application. The four-in-one expert kit includes one…

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Coronavirus: how to soothe dry & sore hands from frequent hand washing

By Zoe Wickens | 21 March 2020

Rigorous hand washing and sanitising during this coronavirus pandemic can leave your hands feeling dry and sore. Author and skin healing expert, Hanna Sillitoe, offers Scratch readers some hand-saving tips…

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11 citrus spring nail shades

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2020

Freshly squeezed! Zingy orange and citrus yellow hues are set to keep nails super fresh this season. Check out this list of top picks… 1.Astonishing Nails Gelosophy in #2004 La…

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Kayleigh billington

7 questions for Kayleigh Billington

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2020

1. Tell us about your training… I initially trained at The Northern College of Beauty back in 2012. I enjoyed it so much I wanted more, so went on to…

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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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