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Command attention with 6 bright nail polish shades from Peacći

By Helena Biggs | 2 March 2020

Six nail shades have been added to Peacći’s nail colour collection, available in polish formula. The punchy hues are ideal for transitioning into spring and summer, and perfect for festival…

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#ManiMonday: Pink nail patterns by Claire McQueen

By Zoe Wickens | 2 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on a brightly coloured patterned nail design and the talented tech behind it… Claire McQueen of CMNailsx started a nail tech course at college in 2011…

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IWD 2020: How Rebecca Crawforth overcame a brain condition to launch Navy Pro business

By Zoe Wickens | 2 March 2020

Scratch speaks to some successful and inspirational women in the nail industry leading up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Rebecca Crawforth, owner of Navy Professional, entered the beauty industry…

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Mandy Kelly: Why my clients love Dipt nail products

By Zoe Wickens | 1 March 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech Mandy Kelly to find out why her clients love Dipt nail products… Mandy Kelly, owner of Mandy Kelly Beauty in Durham, initially heard about Dipt…

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IWD 2020: How a post office & pamper party idea transformed a career in 3 months

By Scratch Staff | 1 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… MEET NIKOLE DAVIDSON Newcastle-upon-Tyne based Nikole began her journey into nails…

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Nicola Bishop: Life as a Glitterbels educator

By Zoe Wickens | 29 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech Nicola Bishop to find out about her new training room and life as a Glitterbels educator… Nicola Bishop entered the nail industry at the age…

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Paris Fashion Week AW20: Marian Newman leads Peacći nail styling at Vivienne Westwood

By Alex Fox | 29 February 2020

29 February, Hotel de Ville, Paris. Models including Bella Hadid walked the runway for the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood showcase in Paris for autumn/winter 2020. The collection – which…

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Create glow in the dark nail designs with Gel-ato Gel Polish

By Scratch Staff | 29 February 2020

Get ready to glow with five shades of Gel-ato Glow in the Dark Gel Polish from Vu Nail Systems. UV/LED cured, the shades are used with Gel-ato Base & Top for…

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Dana Cecil on why entering a competition helped her nail career

By Sophie Nutt | 28 February 2020

A lifelong passion for nails, positive attitude and fearless nature has seen Dana Cecil open her own salon, Nail Junkie, and rank seventh and fifth in two Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA)…

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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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