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Find out the top 10 nail trends for spring 2024

By Callie Iley | 10 April 2024

Analysing search volume data on Pinterest, discount platform, Wethrift, has revealed the 10 most popular spring nail trends for 2024. Wethrift reports searches for ‘spring nails’ increasing by 1011% on…

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The Federation of Nail Professionals: what can it do for you?

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2024

If you have been a regular reader of Scratch magazine for some time, you will probably have seen a series of articles called The Force of the Feds, written by…

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Embrace iridescent elegance with 20 shimmering pearl nail styles

By Scratch Staff | 9 April 2024

Elevate your spring styling with a touch of pearlescent elegance, an understated twist on glazed donut nails.

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HMRC launches online tool to help sole traders report profits

By Scratch Staff | 8 April 2024

Sole traders are to benefit from an interactive, online tool launched today (8 April) by HMRC. It will support those affected by Basis Period Reform changes to navigate these changes…

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Nailpad founders face 5 Dragons on BBC’s Dragons’ Den

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2024

Entrepreneurial twin sisters & creators of Nailpad, Carrie Salmon and Tori Deely, showcased their portable nail painting station on BBC’s Dragons’ Den TV programme. The show, which invites business owners…

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National Nail Tech Price Increase Day: Why it’s helping pros to achieve business success

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2024

8 April 2024 marks the first National Nail Tech Price Increase Day, a movement launched by The Nail Tech Org to help professionals grow sustainable, profitable businesses. “It’s the norm…

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Why gel polish shrinks & how to prevent it

By Katie Barnes | 7 April 2024

Gel polish is a popular choice for many due to its long-lasting finish and resistance to chipping and fading, compared to traditional nail polish. However, one of the most common…

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Q&A with session nail stylist, Sylvie Macmillan

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 April 2024

London-based session tech, Sylvie Macmillan, shares an insight into her career, British Beauty Council role, passions and dreams… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… I’ve always loved…

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British Beauty Council launches membership programme to increase opportunities for beauty workers

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 April 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has introduced a membership programme to ‘increase educational, networking and lobbying opportunities for people working in various corners of the beauty industry’. British Beauty Council…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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