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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 9 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, created a witch-inspired nail art look. “I was inspired to create these nails because I…

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Selfridges introduces sales ban on plastic glitter beauty products

By Zoe Wickens | 9 February 2020

Department store Selfridges has pledged to ban the sale of plastic glitter beauty products by 2021. The store will work with its more than 300 beauty partners, brands and services…

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Fie Pedersen on nail tutorials, Instagram & Lecenté Create Gel Polish

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2020

With feeds of striking nail art designs and handy tutorials, last year saw social media success for Fie Pedersen. “I started 2019 with 3,500 followers on Instagram,” Fie states. “Now,…

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Light Elegance Blossom and Bloom collection

See nail services bloom with new Light Elegance gel collection

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2020

Light Elegance has revealed its new collection for spring, Blossom and Bloom. Inspired by flowers, the 12 new shades see a selection of rich creams, subtle shimmers and delicate glitter.…

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Paris Fashion Week SS20: Dreamy mauve @ Chanel Haute Couture

By Sophie Nutt | 7 February 2020

Subtle mauve pink nails adorned the hands of models walking the Chanel Haute Couture SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. London-based nail artist, Jenny Longworth, led the nail team and…

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Enrol at the NSI University education event

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2020

Refine your nail knowhow and skillset by joining NSI at its annual University education event. Taking place at the NSI Head Office & Academy in Manchester across 12 – 14…

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London Grace shares the story to its success as a nail care brand

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2020

London Grace believes ‘catching up with friends, a glass of wine and a good-looking set of nails’ are amongst the best things in life, which is why it has created…

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Ensure optimum hygiene in the salon with these tips

By Scratch Staff | 5 February 2020

Jenn Linton and Jaye Macdonald, co-directors of Aberdeen-based salon Linton & Mac, share their tips for ensuring a spick and span salon for clients and a safe place to work for you… “Maintaining a…

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Tech Talk: Carla May Wainwright

By Zoe Wickens | 5 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Carla May Wainwright, to learn more about her industry journey… Carla May Wainwright from Doncaster entered the nail industry five years ago when she left…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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