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Meet the CND™ icons: Nataliya Al-Ta’ai

By Helena Biggs | 24 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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How to choose the right beginner nail course for you

By Sophie Nutt | 24 January 2020

Navigating the first steps of your nail journey can be tricky due to the range of options presented to you. When researching training providers, there are a number of things…

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Award-winning mobile nailist launches marketing initiative

By Sophie Nutt | 24 January 2020

Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2018 winner and founder of French & Drench, Joanna Tompkins has announced the launch of her new venture: Nails & Sales. The Nails &…

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Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 3

By Guest Writer | 23 January 2020

Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 3 Today saw the first full day…

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Meet the CND™ icons: Gigi Rouse

By Helena Biggs | 23 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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Tina Bell on how to manage wellbeing in the workplace

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2020

During your career as a nail tech, you may be faced with some common health issues that are associated with the profession. Alongside the bad backs, shoulders, necks, sore fingers…

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Paris Fashion Week SS20: Pretty in Pink @ Ralph & Russo

By Scratch Staff | 22 January 2020

Nailist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, who scooped the Scratch Star for Session Stylist of the Year in 2018 & 2019, headed to Paris Fashion Week with a team of techs to prepare…

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Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 2

By Guest Writer | 22 January 2020

Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 2 Having never been on a cruise…

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Paris Fashion Week AW20: Delicate nude nails @ Paul Smith

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Session stylist and nail creative, Jenni Draper, led the nail team for the Paul Smith showcase at Paris Fashion Week. The autumn/winter 2020 collection required a barely-there nail look to…

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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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