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How to make the most of a nail competition

By Guest Writer | 29 July 2024

Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, reveals why you should enter nail competitions – and how to make the most of the experience… Entering nail competitions is a…

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CTPA shares advice on enjoying the sun safely this summer

By Guest Writer | 28 July 2024

With the weather heating up, it’s time to brush up on suncare do’s and don’ts. The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) offers guidance on how to stay safe in…

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Government launches Skills England to tackle ‘fragmented and broken’ skills system

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 July 2024

The UK government has launched body, Skills England, to ‘kickstart economic growth, by opening up new opportunities for young people and enabling British businesses to recruit more home-grown talent,’ according…

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Scratch Stars Award-winning techs create Paris Olympics nail art for Team GB equestrian star

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 July 2024

After a winning weekend at the Scratch Stars Party, sisters, Lucy Price-Marshall and Jessica Price, headed back to the nail desk to tend to the nails of Olympics dressage competitor,…

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Glitterbels nail brand launches 4-piece pink apparel range

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2024

Glitterbels has launched a four-piece apparel collection, promising comfort and style while at the nail desk, on the move or lounging at home.   The pastel pink collection has been…

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Colour theory: How to create harmonious & eye-catching nail art

By Katy Pottle | 26 July 2024

The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, explores how the magic of colour theory can elevate your nail art designs… No matter what stage you are at on your nail…

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Summer Naul Trends

Revealed: The top 5 hottest nail trends for summer 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 25 July 2024

Discount platform, Wethrift, has analysed Pinterest search data to uncover the most popular nail trends this summer. Are you in need of some seasonal nail inspiration? Or looking to brush…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Taylored Beauty, Dereham, Norfolk

By Lilly Delmage | 24 July 2024

Lauren Taylor of Taylored Beauty lets Scratch inside her salon: a space merging the luxe of a spa with the comfortable warmth of a home. Training in brow definition and lash…

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Explore a ‘spectrum of colour’ with Gelish’s 4 HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes

By Lilly Delmage | 24 July 2024

Gelish has unveiled four HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes – perfect for colour-loving nail techs seeking gel that ‘stays put exactly where you want it’. The solid cream gel product…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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