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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022: THE RESULTS

By Chloe Randall | 3 October 2022

After a whopping 79 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade were revealed at Olympia Beauty as well as via a live stream on our social media platforms. The top three…

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Nail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023

By Callie Iley | 2 October 2022

Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail lacquer, PYPolish. From clean and classic nude nails to graphic lines and NFT-inspired designs, check out some of the nails…

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NHBF launches Skills Zone to support beauty businesses at a higher level

By Scratch Staff | 2 October 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has created ‘Skills Zone’, a series of business support resources that can be accessed by members anytime via phone, tablet or laptop. Skills Zone will host guidelines and lessons in line with the NHBF Professional Code of Conduct. Launching first under the ‘Time…

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Bring autumnal vibes to clients with Jessica’s Refined collection

By Chloe Randall | 1 October 2022

Jessica Nails has revealed the Refined collection in time for the autumnal season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three neutral additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure system, which now boasts over 70 shades to choose from. Intended to provide effortlessly chic nail looks, the Refined collection…

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Need pink nail shades to suit diverse skin tones? Meet PINKplus from Light Elegance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 October 2022

A popular nail shade, pink is a versatile hue that’s perfect worn alone or as a base for design. But do you have pink tones to complement all of your client base? Light Elegance has released the PINKplus collection of P+ soak-off gel polishes, comprising six shades to suit varied…

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Embrace autumn in style with Morgan Taylor’s Plaid Reputation nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 September 2022

As the nights draw in and weather turns colder, there’s reason to be excited about the seasons changing with Morgan Taylor‘s autumn 2022 nail colour collection, Plaid Reputation. Featuring six stylish hues, Plaid Reputation brings soft, earthy neutrals and rich statement tones together in one collection, reimagining fashionable colours and…

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Secret Spa unveils app to support beauty freelancers

By Chloe Randall | 27 September 2022

At-home beauty and wellness marketplace, Secret Spa, has launched Solo, an app for freelancers working in the personal care sector.  Solo offers a platform tailored to various aspects of a freelancer’s business, from online consultation forms to a travel time calculator, booking system, marketing tools and a professional website. “Solo…

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Nail Championships 2022: The results

By Callie Iley | 27 September 2022

Nail stylists battled it out across six categories in the Nail Championships on 25-26 September, held at Professional Beauty North, Manchester. With categories to suit each skill level from student to nail professional to educator, the Nail Championships were administered by The FNP and allow techs the opportunity build their…

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Nailed It! book details how one woman turned a dream business into a big success

By Helena Biggs | 24 September 2022

Jeanette Sklivanou, founder of cosmetics company, Safe ‘N’ Beautiful and the Snails nail polish brand for children, has released Nailed It! How One Woman Turned A Dream Business Into A Huge Success. In the book, Jeanette explores topics entrepreneurs need to know to start a business; from how to think…

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Embody the elegance of Rome with Entity Beauty’s autumn 2022 collection

By Callie Iley | 23 September 2022

Bring the sophistication of Rome to your fingertips with Entity Beauty’s When In Rome Collection. Available in matching gel, lacquer and dip systems, this Italy-inspired collection offers six stand-out shades for autumn 2022. The shades are: Going To The Piazza – Burnt orange shimmer Carpe Diem Baby! – Dusty blue…

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CND™ nail styles storm the runway for The Blonds at NYFW

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2022

Design duo, The Blonds, called upon CND™ nail stylists to create looks for their spring 2023 show at New York Fashion Week. The fashion collection is a tribute to the first summer the designers shared, filled with escapism, glamour, and nightlife in New York City – as well as excess…

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Townhouse salon brings luxury nailcare to East London

By Scratch Staff | 20 September 2022

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded its franchise with the opening of a salon in the historic Spitalfields market, London. The brand’s fifth location, the state-of-the-art space is situated just off Liverpool Street and brings Townhouse’s signature slick décor, digital colour libraries, self-book kiosks and…

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Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art

By Callie Iley | 17 September 2022

Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began…

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Create on-trend nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s autumn 2022 collection

By Callie Iley | 16 September 2022

Artistic Nail Design has launched its autumn 2022 collection, Cover Me Head To Toe, inspired by seasonal colour-blocking trends and layered looks With a range of six striking shades to suit an autumnal palette, Cover Me Head To Toe is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution…

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Experience a night of inspiration at beauty booking app Booksy’s Sheffield event

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2022

Hair and beauty booking app, Booksy, invites UK-based salon owners, beauticians, barbers and nail artists to its free Better You, Better Business event in Sheffield on Monday 17 October for the fourth stop in their campaign, aiming to equip beauty businesses with tools, insights and inspiration to thrive in the…

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