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The FNP reveals findings from its first nail industry allergy survey

By Guest Writer | 25 April 2022

Marian Newman BEM, chair of The Federation of Nail Professionals, shares findings from the FNP’s first allergy survey… A large part of the nail sector is aware of an ‘allergy…

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Green Salon Collective on the problem with waste

By Green Salon Collective | 25 April 2022

Green Salon Collective was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of…

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Master watercolour nails in minutes with Artistic Colour Bloom Gel

By Callie Iley | 24 April 2022

Marble, gemstone, watercolour, floral print and snakeskin nail designs just got quicker, cleaner and easier to create with Artistic’s Colour Bloom Gel Coat. Allowing techs to perfect tricky techniques in…

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Wow clients with your nail colour selection this wedding season: the Gelish Bridal Edit is here

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2022

Looking for a nail colour selection to satisfy the needs of your bridal clients? You’re in luck, as the team at beauty distribution company, Georgie Smedley Group, has curated a…

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Struggle with back pain? Techs share their pain-free pedi setups

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 April 2022

Scratch talks to two techs, who reveal how they created the perfect pedi setups to accommodate to their back pain. Becks Dunn of Beautiful Destiny Nails and Tanning Northamptonshire based…

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Nail Tech Talk: Chloe Amber Slater of Titch Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 April 2022

Scratch chats to Chloe Amber Slater of Titch Nails about championing women in business and her love for being self-employed as a nail tech… “I don’t think I have a…

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Townhouse nail salon unveils 6 nail art looks for spring/summer 2022

By Helena Biggs | 22 April 2022

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has unveiled six nail art looks for spring/summer 2022.  The Street Style Collection of designs is inspired by the trendy streets of…

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7 tips for a more eco salon

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2022

Can you tick off this list of seven eco-friendly ideas? The National Hair & Beauty Federation shares these top tips… Choosing more sustainable ways to run your salon or business…

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10 ways to be more sustainable in the nail salon

By Chloe Randall | 22 April 2022

Scratch serves up a practical guide to help reduce your environmental impact in your day-to-day working role as a nail pro… 1. Washing When washing towels or other items of laundry,…

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Glitterbels education event: Annabel’s Art Assembly

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event led by co-founder & creative director, Annabel Maginnis. It marks her…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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