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Carla brannan december 2023 scratch snap winner

Delight in the gingerbread-themed nail art entries into December 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 18 December 2023

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

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Community spirit: How Yorkshire nail techs are promoting positive mental wellbeing for fellow pros

By Callie Iley | 17 December 2023

Following her transition from a role in the NHS to the nail industry, Natasha Katoro of By Natasha Katoro shares how she and her local support group are tackling high…

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Darts star Fallon Sherrock on beauty in sport, her go-to nail look & oche style rules

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 December 2023

There’s one word that is repeatedly used to describe English professional darts player, Fallon Sherrock MBE, and that is ‘trailblazer’. The ‘Queen of the Palace’ has had many firsts as…

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Embrace retro glamour with Entity’s 6-piece Vintage Gossip collection

By Callie Iley | 16 December 2023

Entity has revealed its holiday & winter 2023 colour collection, Vintage Gossip, with a glamorous retro colour palette combining classic hues and seasonal shimmer shades. Inspired by throwback runway trends…

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Here’s the royal family members with the most in-demand beauty secrets

By Callie Iley | 12 December 2023

Research conducted by beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has explored online articles discussing royal family members’ beauty routines, ranking each to find out which royal women have the most talked-about…

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Here’s what the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 means for beauty

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2023

Peach Fuzz has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: a ‘compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade, conveying a heartfelt kindness’. The global colour authority chooses a…

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96 Christmas chrome nail ideas for 2023: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 December 2023

Check out entries to the 6 December 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas Chrome. Each nail…

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Add delicate details to winter nail styling with starburst nail art

By Scratch Staff | 7 December 2023

Delicate and dainty starburst nail art is proving to be a popular choice for winter styling! Check out our roundup of designs below…

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Hair & Beauty Charity hosts annual event to give Christmas dinners to struggling beauty pros

By Chloe Randall | 6 December 2023

The Hair and Beauty Charity is hosting its annual Jumpers for Dinners Day on 8 December 2023. The charity are asking hair, beauty and barber professionals to join in by…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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