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Women to be given more rights after maternity leave, says the NHF/NBF

By Kat Hill | 2 February 2019

Beauty and hair trade association, The NHF and NBF have revealed that the government has announced new plans to give more protection against redundancy for pregnant women and new parents…

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Lash Perfect conducts training in India

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2019

Lash Perfect India has partnered with VLCC academies to offer Lash Perfect Lash Lift training. The training, which took place in January, gave trainees the chance to learn the techniques…

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Scratch Stars Awards: Your questions answered!

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2019

Scratch editor & Scratch Stars Awards organiser, Helena Biggs, answers your questions about the Scratch Stars Awards 2019… Q: What is it and who should enter? The Scratch Stars Awards…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 2

By Guest Writer | 1 February 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! Week 2 saw the amazing Didi Conn hang up her skates – but…

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Seduce clients with Halo gel polish Queen of Hearts collection

By Scratch Staff | 1 February 2019

Pure Nails has launched the Halo Gel Polish Queen Of Hearts nail colour collection; three stunning scarlet hues – perfect for Valentine’s Day. The aptly named Desire, Vixen and Malice…

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Nails & cancer: Your questions answered

By Scratch Staff | 1 February 2019

While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer truly can be a rewarding experience. Here, experts answer your questions about caring for clients with cancer… What…

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OPI promotes Belinda Price to enhance nail education offerings

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2019

Esteemed nail aficionado, Belinda Price, has been promoted within her role at OPI education to help implement the brand’s new education strategy. Belinda, who scooped the Scratch Star Award for…

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Celebrity nail tech, Robbie Tomkins, on how to manage stress

By Scratch Staff | 31 January 2019

When you’re back-to-back with appointments and rushed off your feet in the salon or on the move, your work life can feel a little daunting. To help promote calmness in…

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Kaz Crossley on her role as KISS Products ambassador

By Sophie Nutt | 31 January 2019

Yesterday I had the pleasure of heading to the Alex Silver PR offices in Piccadilly, London, to meet Love Island‘s Kaz Crossley and have a girly chat about her recently appointed…

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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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