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Jo Tompkins Nail Your Epic Life Challenge

Award-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2024

Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per…

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Nhbf Board Members 2024

NHBF adds 3 members to its board for 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2024

Following voting in its 2024 Board Member Elections, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced additions to its board. Debbie Digby, Louise Fordham and Richard Marshall (pictured above…

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Spring Leopard Print Nails

Leopard print nails are trending – with a spring twist. Here’s design inspo

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2024

Our social media feeds have been full of colour this season, with bold and bright leopard print nail styling dominating. A classic style that has particularly captured attention in 2024…

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Fnp Pb Dublin 2024 Comps

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: PBH Dublin & FNP nail competition 2024

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2024

Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this…

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Studex Ncaa Piercing

Studex piercing specialist scores slam dunk at US basketball championship

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2024

What does a piercing brand have in common with basketball players? An unwavering desire to sparkle – and that’s just what happened at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final…

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Environment Technology

6 ways technology can protect the planet in your beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 April 2024

Researchers have estimated that by 2025, the IT industry could use 20% of all electricity produced and emit up to 5.5% of global carbon emissions. But just as technology has…

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Techs mark CND™’s 45th anniversary with sapphire nail art for April 2024 Scratch Snap comp

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires,…

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Scratch Snap Apr 24 Winner Announcement

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 April 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking…

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Nail Camp 2024

Keen to elevate your nail artistry? Nail Camp 2024 to be hosted in Washington, USA

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2024

Nail professionals are invited to elevate their craft and expand their network at Nail Camp 2024, running 7-10 October. The Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, USA, will host the…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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