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Nailchemy Rebrand

Nailchemy unveils packaging, pricing & product formulation rebrand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 May 2024

One evening in 2017, Hayley Partridge had a vision, in which she and her husband, Dave, were presenting a nail product at a trade show. Fast forward seven years and…

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Beauty pros: Here’s how to communicate well with your clients & retain them

By Michelle Brookes | 25 May 2024

Mastering the art of effective communication with your clients is essential for retaining their loyalty. You can build strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their needs, feedback, addressing…

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Mlc Skin Cancer Blog

How I spotted a sign of skin cancer on my salon client’s nail

By Marie-Louise Coster | 24 May 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals how undertaking skin cancer awareness training benefitted a client… As nail techs, we provide a very personal service. The level…

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30 darling daisy designs to inspire spring nail styling

By Scratch Staff | 24 May 2024

Add daisy details to elevate nail designs this season! Check out our roundup of themed spring styles below…

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Iram Shelton Opi Nail Social Media

Nail content creator, Iram Shelton, shares how to use social media effectively

By Guest Writer | 24 May 2024

OPI global ambassador & content creator, Iram Shelton, has amassed over 132,000 followers on Instagram. Here, she shares how to embrace the power of social media as a nail pro…

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Nail Technician At Desk

I’m a fully booked nail tech. What do I do next?

By Jo Tompkins | 23 May 2024

One of the most baffling things I see happening in the nail and beauty industry is independent pros boasting of fully booked diaries – but then closing them to new…

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Elrose Beauty Salon In The Spotlight

Salon in the Spotlight: Elrose Beauty, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

By Scratch Staff | 23 May 2024

Nail and brow pro, Ellie Aldred, gives a glimpse into her ‘happy place’: her home salon, Elrose Beauty… Ellie Aldred describes her taste in décor as ‘simple and minimalistic –…

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Chelsea Flower Show Creative Challenge

197 floral nail designs to mark Chelsea Flower Show: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 May 2024

Check out entries to the 22 May 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Chelsea Flower Show. Each nail…

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Scratch Stars Judging Day 2024

Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Techs battle it out across 8 categories at live judging day in London

By Helena Biggs | 22 May 2024

Forty nail pros from across the UK & Ireland descended on London on 20 May to compete in the Scratch Stars Awards 2024 technical and artistic categories in the bid…

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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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