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Diwali: Get inspired with these nail art designs for the Festival of Lights

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 October 2024

This year, five-day festival, Diwali, sees its main celebration fall on 31 October. The Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, and is about new…

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3D Halloween nail art: prepare to scare with these 15 designs…

By Lilly Delmage | 28 October 2024

The Halloween season is officially upon us, and the 3D nails trend is booming, so why not combine both? Create spook-tactic 3D Halloween manicures this season on clients to help…

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ADHD: How to accommodate employees & clients in the nail space

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2024

According to the NHS, ADHD affects 3 to 4% of adults and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK. There are multiple variants of the condition,…

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Nail salons report 8% growth in 5 years – but it’s not all good news for the sector

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2024

The number of nail salons that have opened in the UK since 2019 is 1,680 – an 8% growth in five years. The nail salon brand with the highest growth…

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10 Halloween-ready salons to give you inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 27 October 2024

Halloween offers a perfect opportunity to have some fun in the nail space, so take inspiration from salons that have got clients in the spooky spirit with themed décor… 1.…

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Halloween 2024: nail art to match the top 3 horror film character costumes

By Lilly Delmage | 26 October 2024

Still deciding on a Halloween outfit? Here’s the most popular horror character costumes for Halloween 2024 and accompanying nail art ideas. UK jewellery designer, Abbott Lyon, has analysed social media…

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52 fang-tastic French manicure ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 25 October 2024

Mix up the timeless French manicure by adding spooky and scary Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French nails below…

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36 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month

By Scratch Staff | 25 October 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, and nail techs have been creating themed manicures to spread awareness of the disease. Using the symbolic pink colour palette and the universal symbol…

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I visited TGB Spa in Brighton for a luxury pedicure – & here’s how it went

By Lilly Delmage | 24 October 2024

Nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has opened its much-anticipated TGB Spa: a sanctuary for beauty treatments in the bustling city of Brighton. I was invited to explore the space and indulge…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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