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8 vibrant summer shades added to Zero Gel Polish nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 14 June 2024

The Manicure Company (TMC) has added eight fun and vibrant shades to its Zero Gel Polish collection for the summer season. HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO and IBOA-free, the range features…

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The GelBottle Inc professional nail products land in Salons Direct

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 June 2024

Nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), is now available at Salons Direct, online supplier to the professional UK hair and beauty industry. The partnership between the two companies sees a…

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80 pretty pedicure designs to inspire you this sandal season

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 June 2024

Get feet and nails ready for sandal season with 80 pedi designs. The looks were created in response to a nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Nichole, Rochester, Kent

By Scratch Staff | 13 June 2024

Nichole Reynolds shares the story behind her home salon haven, Nails By Nichole, and provides a glimpse into her nail offerings… Nichole Reynolds worked from her dining room for 15…

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50% of beauty professionals identify as neurodivergent, research reveals

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 June 2024

A survey conducted by Vagaro has found that half of beauty pros identify as neurodivergent: when someone’s brain works differently from what is considered the norm. The salon, spa and…

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Ink Flubber Colour Fearless

Are you Fearless or Bold? INK’s Flubber Colour gel polish collection has a shade to suit all traits

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2024

INK London has introduced 10 gel polish shades to its popular Flubber range. The Fearless collection features hues that are highly pigmented and designed to represent various emotions: Bold Brave…

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What you need to know about mixing brands at the nail desk

By Dani Bailey | 10 June 2024

Dani Bailey, nail educator & Scratch Stars finalist for The Shooting Star Award 2024, begins her online article series by sharing her career story and exploring concerns around mixing nail…

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Natural Nail And Onycholysis Lucy Price Marshall

Here’s how to treat common nail conditions – including pseudomonas & onycholysis

By Guest Writer | 8 June 2024

OPI educator, Lucy Price-Marshall who is a Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year finalist for 2024 and took the title in 2023, shares troubleshooting pointers for common nail…

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Salon business expert shares on-site opportunities to help you secure success

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2024

Award-winning salon business expert, author & CEO of The International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, is offering ‘On-site Salon Days’, where she will visit businesses for up to three days…

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Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving women the right to vote.…

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When we think of Notting Hill Carnival, we think vibrancy, colour, art, and fun… basically, the perfect recipe for an…

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