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Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 April 2025

The April Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…

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Get Lippy: Beauty brands unite to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers

By Lilly Delmage | 3 April 2025

Gynae cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has announced its Get Lippy campaign to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. The Get Lippy campaign will be rolled out during the month of May, encouraging everyone to ‘Get Lippy’ by raising awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.…

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British Beauty Council invites students to shape future of industry via mentorship & grant opportunity

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 April 2025

The British Beauty Council has launched The Student Shadow Board, alongside UNiDAYS and Sephora UK. Via the initiative, young people across the UK can apply to receive mentorship and grant support, by pitching their future-facing beauty solutions across topics like innovation and technology, sustainability, creativity, marketing and science. They can…

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Paris Fashion Week SS20: Dreamy mauve @ Chanel Haute Couture

By Sophie Nutt | 7 February 2020

Subtle mauve pink nails adorned the hands of models walking the Chanel Haute Couture SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. London-based nail artist, Jenny Longworth, led the nail team and used Chanel Le Vernis Longue Tenue in Daydream to create the soft, dreamy look. The make-up look was equally as…

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Enrol at the NSI University education event

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2020

Refine your nail knowhow and skillset by joining NSI at its annual University education event. Taking place at the NSI Head Office & Academy in Manchester across 12 – 14 July, the three-day event will be packed with advice, tips and techniques to take your skills and career to the…

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Paris Fashion Week SS20: Clear glass @ Acne Studios

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2020

Acne Studios opted for minimalist beauty for its SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. Models’ nails reflected the barely-there make-up look as they wore a crystal clear, squared deign on their fingertips. Elsa Durrens led the team, which was sponsored by Manicurist. The creative team for the Acne Studios SS20…

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Nail industry awards opens for entry 1 February

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

The ninth Scratch Stars Awards; the only awards that solely recognises those in the nail sector, is open for entry from 1-28 February. This year presents 18 categories, including Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year, L&P Tech of the Year and Natural Nail Specialist of the Year, which are…

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A Mexican fiesta with OPI

By Zoe Wickens | 29 January 2020

To celebrate the launch of OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection inspired by Mexico City , Kat and I headed to The Conduit, a quirky yet exclusive members’ club in London. With cacti dotted around the room and upbeat music playing, delectable Mexican food and cocktails were available to eat and drink…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4

By Guest Writer | 29 January 2020

Hey Scratch readers! From Dancing On Ice to the National Television Awards (NTAs), this week has kept me quite busy. I love seeing my work on-screen but it’s always amazing seeing the celebrities and professional skaters on the red carpet wearing my nails. They really are ‘pinch me’ moments. But, as much as we try…

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