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Go nuts for 60 pistachio green nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 27 February 2025

Check out entries to the 26 February 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: pistachio green nails. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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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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Bluestreak Crystals adds three mixes to Swarovski nail art range

By Sophie Nutt | 18 May 2018

Create glistening nail art with three new mixes of sparkling Swarovski® Flatback crystals inspired by the flamboyant feathers of a flamingo and the mysticism of unicorns. Available from Bluestreak Crystals, the Flamingo and Unicorn Swarovski® Flatback mixes are available in a pack of 250 or large pack of 350. Add dazzling…

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Mask imperfections with Cuccio Nudecrylics

By Sophie Nutt | 18 May 2018

Designed to mask nail imperfections, Cuccio has revealed its new range of Nudecrylics cover powders. The powders aim to give nail techs the power to transform regular nails into flawless enhancements in minutes, giving the illusion of sleek and slender nails. Great for nail biters and elongating nail beds, the…

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LCBT to offer spa management degree with University of Derby

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2018

The London College of Beauty Therapy has announced that it has been approved as a partner of the University of Derby. The college, which hosts the annual judging day for the Scratch Stars Awards – as pictured, will be offering the University of Derby’s International Spa Management Foundation Degree from September…

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CND™ distributors experience ‘the unexpected’ in Morocco

By Helena Biggs | 17 May 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, joined fellow distributors of the brand in Marrakesh, Morocco for the CND™ a conference with the theme: deliver the unexpected. The three-day International Distributor Conference saw 86 delegates from 60 countries come together to CND™’s brand ‘personality’; authentic, innovative, creative, stylish and professional. Attendees from…

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How to tailor tanning treatments to clients

By Sophie Nutt | 17 May 2018

There is no ‘one tan fits all’ and the days of simply choosing between light, medium and dark shades have now passed. Inclusivity is key – and you may soon, if you haven’t already, start seeing clients seeking bespoke tanning services. After all, it’s unlikely you’d use the same treatment…

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Boost the client experience with Kinder Bueno

By Helena Biggs | 17 May 2018

Italian confectionery company, Ferrero Foodservice, has launched Kinder Bueno Mini; the perfect complement to a client’s beverage in your salon or spa. “Small things make a big difference when it comes to creating the best client experience,”comments Zareen Deboo, Foodservice Channel operations manager at Ferrero. “We know complimentary refreshments go…

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