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15 Mickey & Minnie Mouse nail ideas for a magical manicure

By Carter Rogers | 18 November 2023

To mark our favourite mouse couple’s birthday (18 November), we’re sharing 15 designs inspired by Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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‘Here’s why I actively promote my salon as gender inclusive’

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 November 2023

Is it clear that your business is inclusive to all? Some gender norms and discrimination can hold people back from entering salon spaces. Sarah Brown, owner of Angel Avenue salon…

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Embrace opulence with Artistic Nail Design’s Dripping In Diamonds collection

By Callie Iley | 16 November 2023

Inspired by the opulent allure of the holiday period, Artistic Nail Design has launched its Dripping In Diamonds collection, featuring six striking seasonal shades. Offering three rich crèmes and three…

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How to perfect pronouns in your beauty business & beyond

By Guest Writer | 15 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice on pronoun use… “How is they?” was a question my good friend asked about a…

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25 tartan print nail designs for the autumn/winter season

By Scratch Staff | 15 November 2023

Keep in check this season with tartan takes on nail styling. Check out our roundup of designs below…

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#NailingDiabetes: Blue nails to support World Diabetes Day

By Chloe Randall | 14 November 2023

To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Diabetes UK encouraged people to paint nails blue and share their looks using the hashtag #NailingDiabetes. We asked you to show us…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Nikki Mikellides, SMHBA National Nail Tech of the Year 2023

By Callie Iley | 14 November 2023

Social Media Hair and Beauty Awards (SMHBA) National Nail Technician of the Year 2023, Nikki Mikellides of Nails By Nikki M, shares her career journey and divulges the details of…

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How to support transgender employees in your beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 November 2023

According to a survey conducted by Totaljobs in 2021, 65% of trans people hide their gender status or history in the workplace. 32% of the 400+ trans respondents had experienced…

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4 ways to be more gender inclusive in your nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 13 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice to ensure your business is inviting to all… 1. Get educated Anyone…

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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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