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80 pretty pedicure designs to inspire you this sandal season

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 June 2024

Get feet and nails ready for sandal season with 80 pedi designs. The looks were created in response to a nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Nichole, Rochester, Kent

By Scratch Staff | 13 June 2024

Nichole Reynolds shares the story behind her home salon haven, Nails By Nichole, and provides a glimpse into her nail offerings… Nichole Reynolds worked from her dining room for 15…

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50% of beauty professionals identify as neurodivergent, research reveals

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 June 2024

A survey conducted by Vagaro has found that half of beauty pros identify as neurodivergent: when someone’s brain works differently from what is considered the norm. The salon, spa and…

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Ink Flubber Colour Fearless

Are you Fearless or Bold? INK’s Flubber Colour gel polish collection has a shade to suit all traits

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2024

INK London has introduced 10 gel polish shades to its popular Flubber range. The Fearless collection features hues that are highly pigmented and designed to represent various emotions: Bold Brave…

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What you need to know about mixing brands at the nail desk

By Dani Bailey | 10 June 2024

Dani Bailey, nail educator & Scratch Stars finalist for The Shooting Star Award 2024, begins her online article series by sharing her career story and exploring concerns around mixing nail…

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Here’s how to treat common nail conditions – including pseudomonas & onycholysis

By Guest Writer | 8 June 2024

OPI educator, Lucy Price-Marshall who is a Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year finalist for 2024 and took the title in 2023, shares troubleshooting pointers for common nail…

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Salon business expert shares on-site opportunities to help you secure success

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2024

Award-winning salon business expert, author & CEO of The International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, is offering ‘On-site Salon Days’, where she will visit businesses for up to three days…

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MISSU announces winner of online nail art challenge for 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 June 2024

In May, professional nail brand, MISSU, invited techs to unleash their creativity in a 14-day online nail art challenge. All abilities were invited to submit a nail design each day…

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Salon In The Spotlight Nails At The Oaks

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails at The Oaks, Great Oakley, Essex

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 June 2024

Paisley Barendrecht shares how she came to own home salon, Nails at The Oaks, offering Beverly Hills-inspired escapism to clients… Having two children in the space of less than two…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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