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Enhance beauty treatments with self-heating Cowrie Lava Shell

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2019

Shared Beauty Secrets has launched a self-heating/self-cooling massage tool; an ideal addition to facial treatments, massages, manis & pedis. The Cowrie Lava Shell utilises the technology of the award-winning Lava…

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Target ageing skin with Elemis Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 2 March 2019

Target the advanced signs of skin ageing with the Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum from Elemis. The advanced formula is powered by up to 1.5 million plant stem cells,…

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Behind the scenes with The Gel Bottle Inc

By Scratch Staff | 2 March 2019

Go behind the scenes for The Gel Bottle Inc’s spring collection advert photoshoot with the TGB team… The GelBottle Inc Spring collection 2019 is a celebration of iconic women and female…

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Nail tech predicts client pregnancy

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2019

Laura Easby was able to predict her client’s pregnancy after noting their nail condition – even before the client knew! “I’ve known my client, Laura, for around six years now,”…

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Scratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2019

CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40…

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5 awkward waxing questions answered

By Scratch Staff | 28 February 2019

Salon System educator & wax specialist, Lisa Stone, answers the waxing questions you may have felt too awkward to ask… Q: What are the waxing rules for clients with skin…

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Cuccio adds hydrating whipped hemp to Naturalé skincare range

By Helena Biggs | 28 February 2019

Cuccio has enhanced its burgeoning Naturalé skincare line with the addition of Whipped Hemp Body Butter. Available as a single unit or as part of a display, the body butter…

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How to master health & safety as a mobile nail tech

By Sophie Nutt | 28 February 2019

Providing treatments on the move means you’re never guaranteed the ideal working environment that you might have in a treatment room. However, there are steps you can take to ensure…

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Nail tech creates gender reveal cake manicure

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2019

When browsing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, it’s almost impossible to avoid an extravagant ‘gender reveal’ video. In the videos where a balloon is popped or a cake is cut in order…

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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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