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Amp up nail art designs with Magpie Beauty Gel Paints

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched a gel paint collection; 16 highly pigmented shades that are ideal for nail artistry. Let your creativity run wild with the striking shades, which include primary…

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CND Iconic: Behind-the-scenes

By Scratch Staff | 3 January 2020

Check out the snaps from behind-the-scenes at a photo shoot for CND’s chosen brand icons, who all feature in a campaign for the CND Iconic nail colour collection. The collection…

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CND™ brings back 5 iconic shades in latest nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2020

To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only.…

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Sarah Thompson on being an NSI educator

By Sophie Nutt | 2 January 2020

Scratch quizzes Sarah Thompson, an NSI educator & Gold nail artist, about her love for nails & career story so far… How did you get into the nail industry? When I…

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Advice for working out your prices

By Kat Hill | 2 January 2020

Mobile techs – are you thinking of adjusting your prices in the New Year? Liz Richards, head of education of Cuccio Europe, shares her advice… “Charging can be so hard for…

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Pantone 2020 Classic Blue products

By Helena Biggs | 1 January 2020

Pantone has revealed its Colour of the Year 2020 as Classic Blue. “For beauty, Classic Blue makes a dramatic statement for eyes, nails and hair in a variety of finishes…

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Care for cuticles with Cuccio Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2019

Cuccio Europe has launched its Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils, ideal for clients to look after their nails at home. Handy for keeping in handbags or on desks during the colder…

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Indulge feet with Urea range from LCN

By Scratch Staff | 30 December 2019

Keep toes tip top during the colder months with LCN’s range of urea-infused foot care. The range sees a variety of products, all featuring urea to offer moisture and care…

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MANI MONDAY: New Year glam

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Whatever your clients’ plans are this New Year’s Eve, ensure they have a glam nail look to…

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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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