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Winter tanning

How to maximise tanning treatment bookings this party season

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019

The experts at Sienna X explain why you should plan your marketing to maximise party season tanning… “Now is the perfect time to start planning for the upcoming Christmas season and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 26 November 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think…

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Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide

By Metta Francis | 25 November 2019

Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing…

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Scratch Snap: November 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Take a look at all of the entries from the November Scratch Snap salon nail art competition! The theme for November was ‘the night sky’ with Toni Larkin, INK London…

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Why & how to take care of yourself at the nail desk

By Katie Barnes | 25 November 2019

Many nail techs go home after a long day with aches and pains in their hands, shoulders and back. A tech’s hands are vital for performing the job, yet too…

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The 2019 Gifting Guide: Noel Nails & Handy Hand Creams

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Give yourself the gift of extra profit with retail-ready gift options galore…

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Festive Scents

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Entice clients with festively scented product to upgrade their treatment…

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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in…

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Here’s how The Massage company has made treatments more accessible

By Helena Biggs | 25 November 2019

We all know that beauty services are so much more than just aesthetics. Offering a chance to unwind, indulge or promote a sense of confidence and wellbeing, many of us…

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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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