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IWD 2020: Amy Baker on combining her nail career & caring for her husband

By Scratch Staff | 7 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Meet Amy Baker – a self employed therapist who has found her…

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What it’s really like to work at London Fashion Week

By Scratch Staff | 7 March 2020

Session nail stylist, Jennie Nippard, shares her tales from behind the scenes at London Fashion Week… My alarm was set for 4.45am, which can only mean one thing… it was…

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Failure to digitise sees UK beauty industry lose £1.2 billion

By Sophie Nutt | 6 March 2020

The failure to digitise booking processes is threatening the profitability of the UK salon industry, as research from Powered by Flossie shows that £1.2 billion is being lost every year…

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Why you should already be preparing your client’s summer wedding nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 March 2020

Preparation for a bridal manicure can begin up to six months prior to the big day, allowing for a thorough consultation, trial manicures and maintenance appointments. “The natural nail can…

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Add strength & length to nails with JimmyGel by Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 6 March 2020

Create strong yet flexible nail extensions with the handy building brush gel, JimmyGel, from Light Elegance. Formulated by and named after Light Elegance owner & head chemist, Jim McConnell, the…

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Crufts 2020

By Callie Iley | 6 March 2020

Crufts is an international dog show held in the UK every year, honouring the massive role that dogs play in our lives. Why not celebrate your furry friend with a…

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IWD 2020: How a nail design helped raise awareness of a serious illness

By Zoe Wickens | 6 March 2020

Scratch speaks to some successful and inspirational women in the nail industry leading up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Suzie Eglon has worked in the nail industry for around…

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IWD 2020: Nail tech launches project to create jobs & opportunities for all

By Scratch Staff | 5 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful women in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… A nail technician from Leeds has entered a national competition to support…

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Lecenté Create Training Event 2020

By Kat Hill | 4 March 2020

Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to spend the day with the Lecenté team at its Create Training Event. The event saw educators and ambassadors gather, as well as…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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