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Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates two-year anniversary of UK&I launch

By Callie Iley | 16 July 2023

Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates its two-year anniversary since its official launch in the UK & Ireland. Training salons, stylists and therapists in over 100 countries around the…

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Nail Tech Talk: Abi Hassan of Hot Wheels Nails

By Callie Iley | 15 July 2023

With a colourful nail art library & an equally bright personality to match, Abi Hassan, owner of Canterbury-based salon, Hot Wheels Nails, sits down with Scratch to discuss the importance…

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Bring magic to nails with the 8 Kirsty Meakin Unicorn gel polishes

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 July 2023

Prepare to dazzle with the launch of Kirsty Meakin‘s Unicorn Collection: eight enchanting gel polish hues, featuring ethereal shimmer. The Scratch Stars Awards 2023 finalist for Social Media Star of the…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Luxury Glam Nails & Beauty, Chorley

By Callie Iley | 13 July 2023

Curating a fresh and girly look for her salon, Vicky Lea used a pink and white palette for her salon, adding soft touches such as florals and pampas grass to…

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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 July 2023

Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and…

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5 ways to use the Threads app to benefit your beauty business 

By Guest Writer | 10 July 2023

Jon Morgan, CEO & editor-in-chief of consulting firm, Venture Smarter, shares how small businesses can utilise Meta’s latest social media app, Threads, to maintain a competitive edge… 1. Brand awareness …

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20 checkerboard nails to stay on-trend

By Carter Rogers | 10 July 2023

Whether you prefer to keep it classic with black and white or opt to be bold with clashing hues and bright neons, checkerboard nail art is trendy and versatile for…

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Looking for some more builder gel colours? Glitterbels unveils 60 Hema-free Builder-bel hues

By Chloe Randall | 10 July 2023

Glitterbels has diversified its range of 11 Brush On Builder Gels by introducing 60 in a Hema-free formula. “The soak-off formula of the Builder-Bel Gels allows pros to build short…

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Nail Tech Talk: Susan Steel of Susan Steel Nails

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2023

With big career dreams and a lifelong passion for nails, Susan Steel shares her nail journey & reveals her hopes for the future of Susan Steel Nails… “I’ve always loved…

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Entry open: Scratch Stars Awards 2025

Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most…

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Global Recycling Day

This event was created in 2018 to recognise the significant role recycling plays in protecting the planet. If you recycle…

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