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Scratch Snap Entries

Check out the 268 floral nail art entries into February 2024’s Scratch Snap competition

By Callie Iley | 1 March 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carrie Williams. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February and created nail…

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Opi Your Way

OPI encourages playful nail colour combinations & finishes with spring collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 March 2024

Unveiled for spring 2024 is the OPI Your Way collection, comprising 21 shades with a variety of finishes, allowing for an abundance of personalised colour options. From apricot and candy…

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The GelBottle Inc adds 5 HEMA-free shades to BIAB™ range

By Callie Iley | 29 February 2024

The GelBottle Inc has expanded its popular Builder In A Bottle (BIAB™) range with the addition of five cool and creamy shades. The Brighton-based nailcare company, also known as TGB,…

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World Book Day 2024 Creative Challenge

80 nail design ideas for World Book Day 2024: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 February 2024

Check out entries to the 28 February 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit theme: World Book Day 2024, taking…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails Edinburgh, Edinburgh

By Scratch Staff | 29 February 2024

Former street artist, Miska, channelled her creativity into a home-based nail studio, from which she offers manicures and gel enhancements. “Street art made me who I am,” she shares. “Cutting…

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Accommodating Mature Clients

How to accommodate mature nail clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 February 2024

Does your business cater to all ages of client? While you may know that your business is welcome to all, is this clear to others – and are you missing…

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Nail Tech Talk: Lolli Hamilton of Nail Artistry by Lolli

By Callie Iley | 28 February 2024

Lolli Hamilton discusses her commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming salon space at Nail Artistry by Lolli, and explores the importance of individuality in the nail community. Formerly a…

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Nail & beauty pros: here’s what to consider when taking out an insurance policy

By Michelle Brookes | 27 February 2024

Every nail professional needs insurance; whether working from home seeing just a few clients each week, on a full-time or self-employed basis. I’ve heard some nail techs say that they…

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Top tips for perfecting nail prep

By Guest Writer | 27 February 2024

Elevate your business and embrace new techniques with advice from the Scratch Stars award-winning OPI team, as OPI field educator, Ashleigh Clements, shares her top tips for perfecting nail prep.…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Wimbledon

Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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