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NAIL TECH TALK: Pamela Lipska of Nail Addiction Trd

By Callie Iley | 13 March 2021

Scratch chats to Pamela Lipska of Nail Addiction Trd about the Norwegian nail industry and her love for detailed nail art. The thing that got me hooked about nails in the beginning was the idea of creating my own company. I wanted to make things that were a little bit…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Skye Groves of Hallowed Be Thy Nails

By Callie Iley | 6 March 2021

Scratch chats to Skye Groves of Hallowed Be Thy Nails about her industry admirations and searching for nail art inspiration. What is it about nails that has you hooked? The possibilities really are endless when it comes to nail art, and that’s what makes working in this industry so refreshing!…

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NAIL TECH TALK: June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist

By Callie Iley | 20 February 2021

Scratch chats with Magpie senior educator, June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and her passion for education… I have been in the nail industry since 1995. I started my career at college, completing an NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy and then…

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#NowTrending: White crystal nails by Ashleigh Rene Owens

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2021

Scratch chats to Ashleigh Rene Owens of Nails With Ashleigh, Denver, USA, about the nail art planning process & how she created this striking crystal design… “In 2011, I began doing manicures for my family and friends. What started as a hobby became my career after I realised that I…

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TECH TALK: Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 January 2021

Scratch chats to Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails ! about her tips for new nail techs and the importance of constantly developing skills… I’m a Polish nail tech, wife, and mother and have been living in Scotland since 2014. I have always been interested in nails and am constantly trying…

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TECH TALK: Yndaly Neimanis of Lee Beauty Studio

By Callie Iley | 16 January 2021

Scratch finds out more about nail tech, Yndaly Neimanis of Lee Beauty Studio as she unveils her plans for the future. I have been doing nails since 2000 and have four to five bookings for manicures in a normal day. I am always looking for inspiration or soothing myself by…

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Why you should stop comparing your nail skills to others

By Guest Writer | 22 December 2020

Scratch magazine 2020 columnist, Sophie Dale of Nancy Loves Nails & Nancy Girl Apparel, shares why it’s time to stop comparing yourself to others… ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’. I constantly compare myself to others and it has really affected me. It’s poisonous, and no matter how experienced or whatever…

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The differences between working as a nail tech in the UK & the US

By Guest Writer | 18 June 2020

Celebrity manicurist & international nail fashion designer, Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff, reveals the differences & similarities between working as a nail tech in the UK and the USA… I have been travelling globally for my career over the past 12 years. I’ve been to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, to name just…

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Scratch launches weekly nail art challenge

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2020

Europe’s leading nail magazine, Scratch, has launched a new nail art initiative: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge. Revealed earlier this week, the challenge is using nail art and social media to help nail professionals stay inspired and connected during the Coronavirus outbreak. Nail artists are invited to create a nail design to…

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INK London adds summer shades to iLac range

By Kat Hill | 28 June 2019

Get set for summer nail services with the new iLac shades from INK London. The new additions see four new vivid hues: i-172 Unconditional Love – sparkly, grapefruit pink i-173 Just Jade – a sparkling teal tone i-174 Mayday – a hot red i-175 Fiesta – grape purple. Offering up…

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Stock up on The Gel Bottle Inc with Pick & Mix Deal

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2019

Stock up on your favourite The Gel Bottle Inc shades with the brand’s latest bulk buy offer. Until April 30, nail professionals can purchase any six shades for a special, reduced price per bottle – or 12 bottles for even less! Pick and mix popular shades from across the full collection,…

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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2018

Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as the team is gifting a whopping 250 presents to pros over the festive period. To get involved and be in…

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