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50 bow nail designs to inspire balletcore & coquette manicures

By Scratch Staff | 13 August 2024

Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow styling. Inspired by balletcore and coquette aesthetics taking over social media, Pinterest Predicts noted ‘bow-stacking’ as a top trend for…

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Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit

By Katie Barnes | 13 August 2024

It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is just a myth. The majority of the…

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Revealed: The beauty & self-care capital of the UK

By Lilly Delmage | 12 August 2024

Research by Fresha has revealed the UK’s beauty and self-care capital. Blackpool has the highest concentration of beauty salons in the UK, boasting an impressive 428 beauty salons per 100,000…

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Inclusivity advocate to represent NHBF on Hair & Beauty Charity committee

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2024

Salon owner & National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) board member, Louise Fordham, is to represent the organisation on the Hair & Beauty Charity committee. Fordham, who joined the NHBF…

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Why I love using NailKind nail polish & care products in my mobile business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 August 2024

Nail pro, Metta Francis, shares how the NailKind brand has enhanced her award-winning mobile business… With two Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year accolades under her belt, and…

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Males & their nails: the rise in colour choices & nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 August 2024

Following backlash team USA sprinter, Noah Lyles, received for sporting nail art in the Paris Olympics men’s 100m final, male manicures are a hot topic. Elaine Watson, global education director…

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20 micro-French tip manicures for subtle yet classy nails

By Lilly Delmage | 10 August 2024

The understated take on the classic French tip design has been all over our socials, flaunting the perfect ‘natural but better’ manicure. If your client isn’t allowed colourful nails at…

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Tinted. Olympic Nails

Our experience creating nail art for the Hong Kong Olympic women’s swim team

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 August 2024

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Tinted. is a nail and lash bar founded on the belief that ‘beauty is not just a routine, but a form of self-expression…

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Revealed: 4 benefits of co-working as a nail or beauty pro

By Lilly Delmage | 9 August 2024

Are you a freelance or mobile beauty professional considering renting a salon space? Yasin Alimam, founder & chief officer of HotPatch, a platform that connects beauty businesses and individuals with…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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