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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 12 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, wears a dainty butterfly nail look for spring. “I created the nails by using…

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Coronavirus: 3 ways to use tech to keep clients interested

By Scratch Staff | 12 April 2020

Jo Martin, marketing director at Sally Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals how you can you use technology to engage existing clients and attract new ones… Like many other sectors,…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: THANK YOU KEY WORKERS

By Kat Hill | 10 April 2020

The third Creative Challenge set by Scratch across social media during lockdown saw nail techs submit designs based on thanking key workers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Check out the submissions…

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Helen Burton-Ward on allergy prevention

By Sophie Nutt | 10 April 2020

Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 and CND™ education ambassador, Helen-Burton Ward, shares her advice to preventing allergies… Allergies and overexposure are widespread issues within the industry. An…

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Rochdale nail tech to appear on ITV to discuss business impact of COVID-19

By Helena Biggs | 9 April 2020

Amy Pierce, founder of The Beauty Loft in Rochdale, is to appear on ITV’s Tonight show to reveal the impact of coronavirus on her business. Airing at 7.30pm on 9…

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Meet nude nail needs with 12 shades from The Gel Bottle Inc

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has introduced Nu Nudes, a curated collection of 12 gel polish shades offering diverse nude nail tones. “I set up The Gel Bottle Inc with inclusivity…

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Scratch editors to join nail industry pros in #WorldNailsLive broadcast

By Scratch Staff | 8 April 2020

Canadian nail artist, Valerie Ducharme, and Flux Nails CEO, Nancy Craveiro have launched #WorldNailsLive, a series of free, live social media streams that take place across Facebook and Instagram until…

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Challenge launched to tackle business downtime

By Kat Hill | 8 April 2020

Beauty Boss HQ has revealed the Take Action In April Challenge for business owners. Launched to help beauty professionals during the current pandemic downtime, the marketing & business development agency…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Lizzy’s Nails, Norfolk

By Kat Hill | 8 April 2020

Starting out as a mobile technician, Lizzy Wade built up a loyal clientele and was soon seeking a more permanent base for her beauty business. “I decided to set up…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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