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#ManiMonday: Black heart nails

By Zoe Wickens | 3 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, alternative Valentine’s Day inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Karolina Nowak of Magnifique Nails Lab creates nail designs alongside working as…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears a super chic pearl nail look on almond nails. “I created this set using…

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CND™ introduces VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators

By Zoe Wickens | 1 February 2020

Ideal for mobile techs and on-the-go touch ups, CND™ has released VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators. On one end is a base and colour polish and on the other is…

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How to write a winning competition entry

By Katie Barnes | 1 February 2020

With the Scratch Stars Awards 2020 open for entry from 1-28 February, multi-winner, Katie Barnes, reveals her tips for a winning entry… Preparation is one of the key elements to…

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How to correctly store gel nail products

By Kat Hill | 1 February 2020

To keep your kit working at an optimum level, it is vital your gel-based products are stored correctly. Read on to refresh your knowledge… “The manufacturer’s advice and guidance should…

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Halo Gel Polish unveils spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

Pure Nails has welcomed six new shades to its Halo Gel Polish collection for springtime mani/pedis. The creamy pastel hues in the First Bloom collection are inspired by popular flowers,…

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Natural skincare with Sienna X

By Zoe Wickens | 31 January 2020

To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection…

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Britney Tokyo on working with A-List celebrities

By Sophie Nutt | 31 January 2020

Hello! I’m Britney Tokyo, I began my career as a manicurist in a nail salon, which was around the same time as I started my Instagram account on which I posted photos…

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Nail industry awards opens for entry 1 February

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

The ninth Scratch Stars Awards; the only awards that solely recognises those in the nail sector, is open for entry from 1-28 February. This year presents 18 categories, including Nail…

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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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