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Top tips for nailing it backstage at Fashion Week

By Scratch Staff | 12 February 2019

Fashion Week is nearly upon us, and if your skills will see you secure a stint backstage as a nail stylist, follow these words of wisdom from fellow pros… KNOW…

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NHF & NBF launch service to help settle client disputes

By Kat Hill | 12 February 2019

Beauty and hair trade associations, The NHF and NBF, have revealed a new mediation service for helping to settle salon and client disputes. The NHF/NBF’s new Hair & Beauty Mediation service…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Steff Georgiou, The Nail Designer

By Sophie Nutt | 12 February 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Steff Georgiou, of The Nail Designer, reveals shimmery pearl finishes topped with embellishments have been popular with her clients…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 3

By Guest Writer | 11 February 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The theme for Dancing On Ice – Week 3 was fairytales,…

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MANI MONDAY: Pretty petals

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Many salons will see romantic nail requests this week in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, but…

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A taste of Tokyo with OPI

By Helena Biggs | 11 February 2019

Swanky Japanese venue, Sake No Hana, London, played host to a colourful event to commemorate the launch of OPI’s spring/summer 2019 nail colour collection, Tokyo. Cherry blossom towered above my…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 10 February 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator, wears a mani bursting with stunning blue hues and…

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Improve nail strength with Dr.’s REMEDY Hydration Treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 9 February 2019

Ideal for clients with dry, brittle nails, Dr.s REMEDY has revealed the Hydration Treatment. This treatment contains biotin and pentavitin to improve nail strength and durability as well as deliver…

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Enhance pedicures with Footlogix Cuticle Conditioner and Softener

By Sophie Nutt | 8 February 2019

Enhance pedicure services with the Footlogix Cuticle Conditioner and Cuticle Softener. These handy products are fast-acting and an ideal duo for softening hard skin build-up around the toenail without stripping…

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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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