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How to select the perfect nude nail colour for your client

By Sophie Nutt | 26 July 2018

Barely-there hues are always in style and the sophisticated nude nail look continues to flourish across the runways, on celebrity fingertips and in the salon. Favoured by many for its…

Embrace holographic trends with the China Glaze OMG! Flashback collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 July 2018

China Glaze has released its special edition OMG! Flashback collection. The 10th anniversary collection brings back the most prism-packed and rainbow intensive nail lacquer shades since the brand’s debut in…

Be the soul of the party with NSI Polish Pro New Orleans Night Life collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 July 2018

NSI has revealed the New Orleans Night Life collection in brush on, soak off Polish Pro formula. Featuring bold hues to transform clients into the star of any party, this…

How to make the most of your beauty qualifications

By Scratch Staff | 25 July 2018

Anna-Cari Gund, president of CIDESCO, shares her top tips for making the most of your beauty achievements… Achieving a globally renowned beauty qualification can be an amazing feeling. Our CIDESCO…

Salon in the Spotlight: Luma Nails, South Lanarkshire

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2018

After juggling her duties at the local council, her family life as the mum of two young boys and a client list bursting from her part-time work as a mobile…

Spruce up your salon with new Salon Services Equipment Direct range

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

Salon Services has launched its new Equipment Direct range, including a host of salon equipment to suit every budget. Featuring low-cost essentials, premium pieces and freelance-friendly products, the range can…

Behind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System…

Create colour changing nail overlays with Candy Coat

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2018

Creative nail brand, Candy Coat, has launched the Ice Lolly collection The gel polish range that reveals up to three colours depending on temperature. Offering an ombré look with minimal effort, the…

Women from Newcastle are the most body confident in the UK

By Scratch Staff | 24 July 2018

A nationwide survey of British females has found ladies from the North-East city are the least likely to have hang ups about their bodies. The study by Veet Hair Removal…

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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…