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Celebrity nail tech, Julie Kandalec, announces new 6-week online business course

By Chloe Randall | 23 June 2023

Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, has announced an addition to Julie K Nail Academy, a new six-week online business course called Beauty EntrePRONeur™. Formerly only available to nail professionals, Julie was…

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Seeking smooth skin this summer? Check out waxing specialist Andy Rouillard’s top tips

By Guest Writer | 23 June 2023

Waxing specialist & Salon System expert, Andy Rouillard of Axiom Wax Academy, shares his top tips for achieving a perfect finish when performing professional wax treatments in the summer. 1.…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hive with Sophie & Katie, Littleborough

By Callie Iley | 22 June 2023

Upon finding the perfect space to set up her own salon, Sophie O’sullivan approached former colleague, Katie Woodworth to create The Beauty Hive with Sophie & Katie, a clean yet…

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Techs share Pride icons on nails for #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 June 2023

Check out entries to the 21 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Pride icons. Each design was…

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Annual leave & the nail professional – do you take enough?

By Chloe Randall | 22 June 2023

A recent analysis by Simply Business and Mental Health At Work, a programme curated by mental health charity Mind to support workplace mental health, revealed that 73% of SME owners take fewer than…

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How to incorporate mindfulness into your beauty services

By Guest Writer | 21 June 2023

Salon System educator, Lisa Stone, who achieved a meditation qualification after using the practice to support her mental health, shares how mindfulness techniques can be used in your beauty business……

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Scratch Snap June 2023 Winner

Check out the fun & fruity entries into June 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2023

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail designs inspired by ‘Fruit Salad’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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Scratch Snap June 2023 Winner

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June 2023

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Samantha Outten. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail…

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10 of the sweetest candy nail designs you need to try

By Chloe Randall | 19 June 2023

To mark National Candy Month, we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest nail designs inspired by our favourite sweets. Yum!

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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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