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Michaela Phillips Halo Vip January Blues Step 6

How to nail a January blues nail art look

By Guest Writer | 23 January 2025

Nail art aficionado & Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, shares how to beat the January blues with this striking nail design – created using Halo products.

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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2025

Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…

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50+ green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 8 January 2025

Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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Scratch Snap: January 2022

By Emma Hobday | 24 January 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Crystals & Gemstones’ in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Emma Hobday and Kirstan Hart, founder of Bohoadora. The winner, Barbara Szollosi, scooped…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January 2022

By Emma Hobday | 24 January 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Barbara Szollosi.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Crystals & Gemstones’ in the bid to win a prize from Bohoadora.  Judged by Scratch‘s news &…

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T Level qualification for hair & beauty renamed to reflect content

By Helena Biggs | 24 January 2022

The T Level technical qualification in Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics has been renamed as a result of amendments made to its online content. Retitled as the ‘T Level technical qualification in Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty Therapy‘, the qualification has seen a transition away from aesthetics and the inclusion of barbering.…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy

By Callie Iley | 22 January 2022

Scratch chats to Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy about the importance of investing in training and finding your inspiration… I love being a part of a client’s nail transformation journey. Going from a simple starting point to achieving their ultimate nail goals. I love helping them to…

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Fall in love with the Scarlett Senter Valentine’s nail glitter collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 January 2022

Award-winning nail tech, Scarlett Senter, has added to her range of nail art products and tools with a Valentine’s glitter collection, featuring eight large flake glitters to suit a variety of love-inspired nail looks. “Valentine’s Day is an ideal opportunity to reveal a glitter collection full of love and sparkle,”…

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Cancer Touch Therapy training available to salons & spas across Scotland

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2022

Skincare brand, Made for Life Organics, has partnered with The Academy of Clinical Training in Scotland to extend its Cancer Touch Therapy courses across the country. SATCC approved and accredited by the Complementary Medical Association, the Cancer Touch Therapy training is designed to empower therapists with the skills, expertise and…

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