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Tgb Jan 25 Scratch Snap Prize

Share your minimalist nail art for a chance to WIN over £400 worth of The GelBottle Inc products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 January 2025

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

By Alex Fox | 20 December 2024

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

By Helena Biggs | 17 December 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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 December 2024

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

By Lilly Delmage | 5 December 2024

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

By Lilly Delmage | 27 November 2024

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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Maisie's Nail Tech Soiree Leeds

120 nail techs raise £1,300 for charities at Christmas event in Leeds

By Helena Biggs | 26 November 2024

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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Scratch Snap Nov 24 Winner Announcement

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 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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Vin + Omi’s SS19 nail team

Kristine Toce leads Vin + Omi’s SS19 showcase

By Kat Hill | 15 September 2018

Kristine Toce, a London-based nail artist, led the nail team for Vin + Omi’s SS19 presentation for London Fashion Week. Taking place at one of the grand entrances to St Pancras Station, the show saw a theme of ‘Thought is the new Religion’, challenging the ‘throw away’ nature of fashion. Featuring the…

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Host a fundraising mani party to help fight blood cancer

By Kat Hill | 13 September 2018

It’s time to pick up your nail tools and help fight blood cancer! The international non-profit organisation, DKMS, is inviting salons, technicians and clients alike to host a #LetsNailBloodCancer Party. By lending your salon or set-up to a mani-pedi party for family, friends and colleagues, you can help raise funds…

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What I loved about my visit to Townhouse nail salon

By Sophie Nutt | 25 August 2018

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Townhouse – a nail bar located just off Regent Street and only a hop, skip and jump away from Oxford Circus station. Describing itself as ‘London’s no. 1 independent luxury nail salon’ and a ‘premium nail studio’ that is ‘redefining clean…

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Airbase Makeup

Airbase make-up course now available at Capital Hair and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2018

Airbase has expanded its introductory airbrush make-up course to selected Capital Hair and Beauty stores throughout the UK. The one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to create the perfect base using the combination of the Airbase Ultra Foundation technology and lightweight, atomised application of the airbrush. Taught by a…

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Inside the star-studded KISS Products party for ambassador, Billie Faiers

By Helena Biggs | 17 August 2018

Team Scratch attended a swanky London party hosted by KISS Products and Alex Silver PR in honour of a special brand announcement. Each year, KISS Products selects a brand ambassador to showcase its lash and nail products to their greatest potential. Following in the footsteps of Pixie Lott, Nicole Scherzinger…

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Notting Hill Carnival performers to receive free Semilac manicures

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2018

Semilac UK is offering complimentary manicures to performers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The UV hybrid treatments at Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty and Knightsbridge Advanced Beauty are worth up to £50 and are subject to availability on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August. Semilac UK CEO, Monika Shine, who recently scooped…

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