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#ManiMonday: Sparkling silver stilettos by Kristina Thompson

By Zoe Wickens | 17 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on a silvery nail design of varying textures and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Kristina Thompson, owner of The White Rooms salon in Bedfordshire,…

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Meditation app launched to aid skin woes

By Sophie Nutt | 17 February 2020

Eewee Production, the owner of skincare brand Respekt, has unveiled a beauty-focused meditation app; Beautitation. Designed to be used in conjunction with consumers’ daily skincare routines, the Beautitation meditation techniques…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 2

By Scratch Staff | 17 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 2 The first day of training was led by Marina Bendiuk, who covered Fantasy nail…

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Jessica adds 3 spring-friendly nail shades to Phenom range

By Zoe Wickens | 16 February 2020

A trio of new shades in the Jessica Phenom Sweet Talk collection has been launched for the spring season. The new Vivid Colour hues are the candy pink crème U…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 1

By Scratch Staff | 16 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 1 I woke up bright and early, ready to set off to Tenerife…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea Tipper, Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire

By Sophie Nutt | 16 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea Tipper, of Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire, wears an on-trend cow print nail design. “To create these nails I…

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Extend nails with INK London’s SOBIAB handy brush-on gel

By Zoe Wickens | 16 February 2020

INK London has released SOBIAB UV/LED curable base and builder gel, designed to add length to natural nails via sculpting or via the tip & overlay method. The brush-on gel…

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Freedom Wellness Therapy

Mobile wellness company recruits for beauty pros seeking flexi-work

By Zoe Wickens | 15 February 2020

Freedom Wellness Therapy, a service providing professional, accessible and holistic mobile beauty and wellness treatments, has launched in London. The concept offers a wide range of services including manicures &…

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Nail influencer launches campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’

By Helena Biggs | 15 February 2020

Renowned nail tech and influencer, Celina Rydén, has launched a campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’ on social media and protect the reputation of nail professionals. In a video on…

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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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