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Glossy black, green nude & 2 other nail colours dominating Paris Fashion Week

By Lilly Delmage | 12 March 2025

After London, New York and Milan, the AW25 Fashion Week has concluded in Paris, finishing the season with a stylish bang. Over the past weeks, we’ve seen intricate and daring nail art designs, including nail piercings and embellishments, but the Parisian nail choices have been all about colour. Here are the…

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TV presenter, Jeff Brazier, to host Scratch Stars Awards nail industry party

By Helena Biggs | 10 March 2025

TV presenter & social media personality, Jeff Brazier, is to host The Scratch Stars Party at The Underglobe, London, on Sunday 6 July 2025. The event celebrates excellence in the UK&I nail sector, offering an opportunity for over 300 attendees to network and enjoy live entertainment. During the evening, the…

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Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 March 2025

Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…

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GELISH POLYGEL try-outs for techs this Sunday in London

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2017

Be among the first UK techs to be try out PolyGel, as Nail Harmony UK is offering certificated trials with the system on Sunday 18 June. From 10-4pm at The Tower Hotel, London, a team of special guest educators – including dean of education and UK distributor, Georgie Smedley, will be…

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CND™ stun at Vivienne Westwood SS18 show

By Kat Hill | 13 June 2017

Team CND™ were on hand to style the models of Vivienne Westwood’s SS18 showcase at Men’s Fashion Week in London. Lead by Marian Newman, the team of nail stylists helped create the range of seven looks with CND VINYLUX™ shades. Political as ever, Vivienne Westwood themed the collection around a reinterpretation…

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Winners of the LCBT Star Awards for students revealed

By Scratch Staff | 12 June 2017

Last Friday, Scratch editor, Helena, and I travelled to London to attend the annual LCBT Star Awards, which serve to recognise talented, hardworking students from the college. A glamorous affair, the awards were held at the Hilton Hotel next to London Victoria where guests were greeted with cold refreshments upon…

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SEMILAC to launch UK academy with free event for beauty pros to celebrate

By Helena Biggs | 12 June 2017

Polish-born nail brand, Semilac, is launching a training academy and inviting professionals to find out more at a free event in Manchester on Monday 19 June. Salon managers and staff can explore how Semilac can offer a competitive edge during the open day between 10am and 2pm at Matrix Nails &…

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DUNCAN JAMES to host Scratch’s Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 5 June 2017

The Scratch Magazine Summer Party is heading to a beach club in London at the end of the month – and tickets are hot, hot, hot! Hosted by the gorgeous Duncan James, Blue band member, West End star and Hollyoaks actor, the Scratch Summer Party will take place on Sunday 23…

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AMELIA LILY to perform at the Scratch Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2017

Pop starlet and former X-Factor finalist, Amelia Lily, will be performing at Scratch Magazine’s Summer Party in July. The pretty singer – renowned for her powerful vocals – will be sure to get the party started on 23 July at Tropicana Beach Club as she performs some of her Top…

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