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Fancy a trip to the beach? Nail techs create 138 seaside-inspired manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 15 August 2024

Check out entries to the 14 July 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A day at the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty Room @51, Crieff, Perthshire

By Lilly Delmage | 14 August 2024

Kelly Sweeney, behind Beauty Room @51, shares a behind-the-scenes look at her Glitterbels-inspired salon… The tech trained and qualified in 2022 in builder gel and L&P acrylic with Glitterbels, and…

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Nail industry experts unite for exciting class & retreat in Clacton

By Alex Fox | 14 August 2024

Seven nail industry professionals travelled to The Royal Hotel in Clacton, Essex, for a class led by renowned nail expert, Georgie Smedley. The business owner and former UK distributor of…

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Parisian chic nail designs inspired by Emily in Paris

By Scratch Staff | 14 August 2024

As Netflix’s Emily in Paris returns to our TV screens for season four, we’re exploring how the hit show’s chic fashion and setting can inspire nail art. Keep scrolling for…

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Nail And Beauty Excellence Ts Approved

Kent nail training & product supplier earns prestigious Trading Standards mark

By Helena Biggs | 14 August 2024

Nail and Beauty Excellence, a nail salon and training business with its own range of professional nail products, has been awarded the ‘Buy With Confidence‘ stamp from Trading Standards UK.…

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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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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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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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