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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 8

By Guest Writer | 26 February 2020

Hey Scratch readers! So this week you will have seen that it’s movie week. Again, the themed weeks are always my favourite – we had a take on the Titanic, a little Jungle Book…

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Staffordshire educator scoops accolade at The English Nails Brows Lashes Awards

By Zoe Wickens | 25 February 2020

Staffordshire Nail Academy Ltd has won the Nail Educator of the Year award at The English Nails Brows Lashes (NBL) Awards 2020. Run by husband and wife Andrew and Hannah…

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Hi Brow Lamination launches in South Korea

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2020

The Eyelash Design Company has launched its Hi Brow Lamination treatment in South Korea. Partnering with distributor, Soojin Park – Lash Perfect Korea, the treatment debuted in January at the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals Billie Eilish-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “Billie…

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Behind-the-scenes at Fashion Week: Halpern AW20

By Scratch Staff | 25 February 2020

Marian Newman reveals the nail tales & styles for Halpern’s autumn/winter 2020 Fashion Week showcase… The nail team: Jennie Nippard, Charli Jepson, Nic Hills, Rachel Furr, Amy Oldale, Kristine Toce…

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Named & shamed: Beauty businesses not paying correct wages to be listed

By Zoe Wickens | 24 February 2020

Businesses who fail to pay their workers the correct National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage will have their names published to the public from April 2020, warns the National…

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Scratch Snap: February 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2020

Take a look at all of the entries from the February Scratch Snap salon nail art challenge! The theme for February was ‘love is in the air’ with Hannah Garbett, managing…

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An online journey around the natural nail unit

By Scratch Staff | 24 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Tracy Shelverton offers an insight into the natural nail unit About Tracy…

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#ManiMonday: Striking crystal nails by Claire Wheeler

By Zoe Wickens | 24 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on a funky crystal-studded nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Claire Wheeler, owner of home nail business Beauty and the Wish in…

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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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