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Points to consider before purchasing nail products

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2019

Samantha Sweet, co-founder of nail & beauty distribution & education company, Sweet Squared, offers advice for those looking to enhance their professional nail kit… When buying professional products, you should…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2019

After honing her craft in some of London’s nail hot spots, Lucy Francis knew it was time to put her stamp on the scene with her own salon space. “While…

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Katie Barnes Nails Encapsulation

How to ace encapsulation in L&P & gel nails

By Katie Barnes | 2 April 2019

Encapsulation, also referred to in the nail industry as ’embedding’ is the action of enclosing something in or as if in a capsule, for example in-between two layers of nail…

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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chelsea Tipper, Beauty By Chelsea at Aspire

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chelsea Tipper, of Beauty By Chelsea at Aspire, reveals cherry blossom nails have been popular with her clients recently.…

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Mavex calluspeeling

Remove hard skin & calluses effortlessly with Mavex

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2019

Encourage smooth, picture-perfect feet through sandal season and beyond with the Mavex CallusPeeling System; a pro-only range created following years of research. Swiss brand, Mavex, manufactures its products based on…

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MANI MONDAY: Line work

By Sophie Nutt | 1 April 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A nude overlay and delicate white line detailing effortlessly combine in this subtle yet chic nail look…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Ewa Krzos, Dream Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 31 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Ewa Krzos, of Dream Nails, wears ball-ready red and gold nails for a glamorous look. “These were originally sculpted hard…

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Gelish Colour of Petals

Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2019

Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the…

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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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