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Karina Perematko

Shoot for photographic competition success with tips from Karina Perematko

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2018

Scratch chats to Karina Perematko, master nail technician and absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails London Studio Academy and owner of KP Vintage Studio, about entering The Great Scratch…

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NSI Pinching Tools

Create the perfect C-curve with NSI’s Pinching Tool

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2018

Do you prefer silver, purple or unicorn style? NSI’s stainless steel pinching tool is available in all three! Helping you to create the perfect C-curve when sculpting L&P acrylic enhancements,…

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Kim Tu Nails

Enhance your nail skills with an international master artist

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2018

The Nail Academy Essex is welcoming nail artist, Kim Tu, to its seaside premises for a two-day workshop in July. Known as ‘That Nail Girl’, Kim Tu is an international…

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Sophie Harris Greenslade

Sophie Harris-Greenslade designs nail art inspired press-on range

By Kat Hill | 12 July 2018

Session stylist and nail artist, Sophie Harris-Greenslade, of The Illustrated Nail, has revealed a line of press-on nails. Featuring an array of the Scratch Stars Awards winner and Scratch columnist’s iconic…

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Professional Amateur

What is a nail technician? Discuss…

By Scratch Staff | 11 July 2018

Bob Giblett, co-owner of Swedish nail product & education provider, Iryna Giblett AB, dissects the role of the nail technician and discusses differing standards across the globe… What is a…

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Habia Ambassador Network open for applications

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2018

The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority – or Habia – has launched an ambassador network for hairdressing and beauty therapy departments within further education colleges. This new network will see colleges…

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Nail files that need replacing

How to tell when nail files need replacing

By Katie Barnes | 11 July 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to know when your nail files need replacing… Something that is often overlooked (but is one of the most…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Skye Beauty Salon, Highland, Scotland

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2018

Lynn Riley opened Skye Beauty Salon in July 2017 with great ambitions for the business. “I had a huge client base already built up in my area which made the…

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AW 2018 GROUP SHOT

Prepare for autumnal nail requests with Dr.’s Remedy AW2018 collection

By Sophie Nutt | 10 July 2018

Seeing five new autumnal hues, Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Care has released its AW2018 collection. The collection features… Balance Brick: a classic deep bold red Wonderful Wine: a deep burgundy…

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Burns Night

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

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International Day of Education

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

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