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Share your minimalist nail art for a chance to WIN over £400 worth of The GelBottle Inc products
The January 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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Revealed: the 5 nations that dazzled at a nail art championship in Paris
The 2024 Nations Championship, organised by Cécilia Gimenez of NailArt France Events, brought nail professionals from across the globe together in a dazzling showcase of creativity, skill and nail artistry. The event was held in two parts: live technical tests took place at Disneyland Paris in September 2024, and online…
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Hair & Beauty Charity thanks industry for support in 2024
For over 150 years, the Hair & Beauty Charity has helped those in the hairdressing, barbering and beauty sectors who have fallen on hard times: offering practical and financial support. Scratch is proud to be a media sponsor of the charity and its efforts, donating via a raffle at The…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2024 nail art comp
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for December has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Unicorn Disco, in the bid to win a prize from Glitterbels. Entries were judged by Glitterbels CEO & co-founder, Annabel Maginnis, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The…
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The Wicked-inspired nail looks being worn by the film’s stars
Wicked content has been circulating social media and, with premieres and press tours well underway, the film’s stars have been sporting their best Oz-themed nail looks. Here’s our roundup… Hitting the silver screen on 22 November, the highly-anticipated Universal movie adaptation of Wicked has inspired the film’s actors’ and actresses’ manicures.…
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The 3 top times of the year for business retail & how to capitalise on them
Public holidays often influence retail sales, but as a small business owner, how can you ensure you’re maximising revenue during these key events? Research reveals how… Business credit card experts from price comparison website, Money.co.uk, have analysed the average weekly sales and key retail transaction days over the past year…
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120 nail techs raise £1,300 for charities at Christmas event in Leeds
Revolution nightclub in Leeds hosted the first Maisie’s Nail Tech Soirée: a pre-Christmas networking event for nail professionals. Organised by Maisie Jackson, a 22-year-old nail artist from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, the soirée was designed to dispel any loneliness experienced by self-employed nail pros, and bring them together for a night…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for November has been announced as Mia Murray. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Enchanted Forest, in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Entries were judged by INK London educator, Jessica Hinds, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The…
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Scratch Nail & Beauty Salon in Stourbridge, West Midlands, marked 20 years in business with an ‘Emerald Party’ for clients and staff. The celebration on 8 June encouraged a glamorous dress code, and clients who have supported the business were invited for complimentary drinks and to take part in a…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for June has been announced as Georgi Watt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Holiday Vibes, in the bid to win a prize from NailKind. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news & features writer, Rebecca Hitchon, and co-founder…
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Award-winning salon business expert, author & CEO of The International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, is offering ‘On-site Salon Days’, where she will visit businesses for up to three days to help teams achieve their goals. On-site Salon Days include bootcamps, mystery client shopping, recruitment coaching, transformative coaching, one-to-one sessions,…
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The fourth Nailympia Orlando marked another milestone in the world of competitive nail artistry, welcoming 84 competitors occupying 384 seats. These nailists represented 14 countries: Serbia, Hungary, Cuba, Aruba, Italy, Germany, France, USA, UK, Spain, Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine and Canada. The diverse international participation contributed to one of…
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Professional beauty brand, Salon System, has unveiled its new look lash product category and marked the rebrand with a day of education and evening showcase. The brand’s lash category includes Lash Extensions, Strip Lashes and Individual Lashes, and its rebrand follows market research with professionals. “We have launched 11 new…
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Piercing training and product provider, Studex, marked National Piercing Day on 16 May by visiting 32 customers across the UK and sharing steps for success. The Studex head office team and regional trainers visited piercing partners from Hereford to Heswell, sharing promotional ideas, social media graphics and offering advice on…
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