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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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The big mistake nail students make on a training course

By Scratch Staff | 11 February 2020

Are you about to take the leap into the nail industry, or are you signing up to learn a new service? Hannah Garbett, educator at Staffordshire Nail Academy and distributor…

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Enhance brows with Mii Cosmetics Signature Brow Styler

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2020

Mii Cosmetics has launched the Signature Brow Styler, designed to enhance brows for a naturally beautiful finish. Boasting a precision brush tip to create a ‘microblade effect’, the Mii Signature…

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Rescue damaged nails with Morgan Taylor’s dailyElixir

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2020

Protect and help repair split, damaged nails with the dailyElixir nail treatment from Morgan Taylor. The brush-on product features hydrolyzed keratin peptides to penetrate the nail plate and bond with…

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#ManiMonday: Feelin’ Rosy

By Zoe Wickens | 10 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking, floral inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Mila Davidkova of Mila Davidkova Nails was a singer and nail tech in…

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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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