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Simone Radley shares her top tips for nail competition success

By Sophie Nutt | 14 February 2020

Since immersing herself in the nail industry just three years ago, Simone Radley has stunned the UK nail sector by excelling in industry competitions country-wide and imparting her skills on…

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Offer full foil coverage nail designs with Lecenté Create Foil Gel.

By Kat Hill | 12 February 2020

Offer full foil coverage with ease thanks to the new Lecenté Create Foil Gel. Offering a smooth surface once cured, the gel provides the ideal base for both complex and arty…

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Tech Talk: Natacha Botting

By Zoe Wickens | 12 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Natacha Botting, to learn more about her industry journey… Natacha Botting used to work as a receptionist in a local beauty salon, where she would…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Duchess SummerHouse Salon

By Kat Hill | 12 February 2020

Situated in a summerhouse in her family garden, Leanda Priya Kenny’s set-up offers a serene and chic space for clients to enjoy their treatments. “My partner built the summerhouse around…

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UK prestige beauty generates £2.6 billion in sales throughout 2019

By Zoe Wickens | 12 February 2020

The UK prestige beauty industry has generated £2.6 billion in sales throughout 2019 as reported by The NPD Group. This was largely driven by a 2% increase in sales of…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 6

By Guest Writer | 12 February 2020

Hey Scratch readers! This week the theme for the Dancing On Ice performances was ‘dance’. Each couple had a different genre of dance to perform and I created the nails to match, alongside my…

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Nail tech reveals the journey to launching her own product range

By Scratch Staff | 11 February 2020

Nail technician, Jessica Harris, from Chesterfield, has been in the industry for almost eight years – and has put her passion into practice with the launch of her own cuticle…

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University develops biodegradable packaging for beauty products

By Zoe Wickens | 11 February 2020

A biodegradable packaging has been developed so cosmetics companies can meet the demand for an environmentally friendly alternative. Toxicologists from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh worked with partners across Europe on…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Hazel McLachlan Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Hazel McLachlan Nail Artist, reveals Valentine’s Day nails with a hint of glitter have been popular…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event- HULL

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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OPI GELevate Launch Event – CANTERBURY, KENT

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a…

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