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Seeking nail art inspiration? Choose from these long, 3D manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 31 August 2024

Three-dimensional manicures have been popping up all over our social feeds, so why not combine with a long nail length for added wow factor? For those of you who have…

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Meet the artist who uses nail polish to create masterpieces

By Alex Fox | 31 August 2024

Based in Dallas, US, Caroline Zurmely’s artistic practice is a testament to innovation and experimentation. Driven by material, texture and process over conventional themes or subjects, Zurmely creates relief paintings…

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Want to forge beauty industry connections? This virtual event can help!

By Lilly Delmage | 30 August 2024

Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is…

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Natural Nails

Strong natural nails: an expert debunks myths & shares top tips

By Dani Bailey | 30 August 2024

Dani Bailey, nail educator & recipient of The Shooting Star Award at the Scratch Stars Awards 2024, explores the processes behind strong natural nails… ‘How do you grow strong nails?’ That’s a…

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Nail techs travel around the world creating country-inspired manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 29 August 2024

Check out entries to the 28 August 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Around the world. Each nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Hobby Hut, Rhyl, North Wales

By Lilly Delmage | 28 August 2024

Home nail salon owner, Char Price, shares how she overcame a big health challenge to open The Hobby Hut, a nail salon that aims to reduce client stresses via luxurious…

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Finding the perfect nail course: a guide by Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 28 August 2024

Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024, Melanie Lewendon, shares her top tips for finding the best nail courses to extend your skills.. Continual professional development is critical in any…

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Nail Tech Talk: Kassie Payne of Nailz by Kass

By Lilly Delmage | 28 August 2024

Luxury press-on nail artist, Kassie Payne, shares what sparked her passion for creating portrait nail artistry and her social media journey, and reveals the journey to launching own range of…

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Brush-on builder gel: how to nail application & infill

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 August 2024

Enhance your knowledge of brush-on builder gel with insight from pros… How to apply “Thorough prep is imperative, as with any nail service,” details Theresa Foddering, head of education at…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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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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