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Nail Tech Talk: Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie

By Callie Iley | 31 December 2022

Scratch chats to Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie about her nail journey and the difficulties she’s faced dealing with diverticulitis… Carlie’s nail journey began in 2019 while she was working a…

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Beauty business owner, Clare Anderson, wins Great British Entrepreneur of the Year award

By Callie Iley | 30 December 2022

Clare Anderson, founder of Shared Beauty Secrets, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in the South East in recognition for her contributions to the beauty and wellness…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Arabella Beauty and Training, Hitchin

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

Clare Hunt qualified in beauty in 2016 as a mature student, following the birth of her daughter. “Before I was a nail tech, I worked full-time as a college lecturer,…

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20 must-see Hailey Bieber-inspired glazed donut nail ideas

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

The glazed donut nail trend, also known as Hailey Bieber nails, have taken social media by storm! The trend took off after Zola Ganzorigt created the nails for Hailey Bieber’s…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2022

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

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

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Here’s the festive nail art entries into December 2022’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

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

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Salon in the Spotlight: Bare Beauty, East Lothian, Scotland

By Callie Iley | 22 December 2022

Since leaving her former profession in floristry in favour of a career in the beauty industry, Helen Mulloy Reid has sought extensive training to further develop her nail and beauty…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: All I Want For Christmas Is…

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 December 2022

Check out entries to the 21 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘All I Want For Christmas Is…’…

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BABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 December 2022

BABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology‘s Patronage programme offers businesses the chance to support positive change in the beauty industry, in terms of…

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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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