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The importance of looking after your hands at work

By Kat Hill | 11 December 2018

As your most prized tools, your hands come under a lot of stress. “As with many physical jobs, busy nail technicians can experience ailments over time, including  Cumulative Trauma Disorder…

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Nail tech reveals #giftofnails campaign

By Kat Hill | 11 December 2018

Oxfordshire-based nail technician, Kellie Underwood of Enchanted Nails By Kellie, has launched a project aiming to offer a little helping hand to people recovering from illness. Kellie is has revealed that from…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 11 December 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals that Christmas reds are never absent from her client’s nails this…

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Mavala supports LCBT at the Ideal Home Christmas Show

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2018

Mavala begun its Christmas celebrations early by appearing at the Ideal Home Christmas Show alongside the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Following a series of training session with Mavala’s…

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Nouveau Lashes founders collect Queen’s Award for Enterprise

By Helena Biggs | 10 December 2018

Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and a ceremony was held to present the brand’s co-founders, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts, with the official…

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MANI MONDAY: Gold finger

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here at Scratch HQ, we’re all about an understated Christmas nail look – a design that is festive yet…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy

By Sophie Nutt | 9 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, has us seeing blue with a snowy set that gives us all the festive…

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Nail Harmony UK scoops Outstanding Distributor award

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2018

Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products in the UK, has been awarded the Outstanding Distributor 2018 accolade by Gelish founders, Danny Haile, David Daniel & Gari-Dawn Tingler. The trio, of…

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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2018

Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as…

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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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