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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Pearls

By Callie Iley | 27 January 2022

Check out the entries to the 26 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by pearls! Each design was submitted via…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Shed, Manchester

By Callie Iley | 26 January 2022

In 2007, Sarra Birrell set up her salon in Cheshire, establishing a thriving nail and beauty business. However, lockdown had a negative impact on her business. “I took the very…

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Euphoria nails

By Callie Iley | 25 January 2022

Euphoria has taken over social media and the nail world with searches for “Euphoria nails” increasing by 1300% according to WeThrift. Check out our roundup of Euphoria-inspired designs below…

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Lecenté unveils 3 creamy fibre gels for nails to smooth, strengthen & build

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 January 2022

Nail product house, Lecenté, has added three hema-free fibre gels to its Create brush-on product range. Suited to clients who struggle with weak natural nails prone to splits and breakages,…

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3D augmented reality nails: The future of nail styling?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 January 2022

The newest technical innovation to impact the nail world is likely to astound – mainly because it doesn’t physically exist. We’re talking about the augmented reality (AR) manicure: technology that…

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My experience of Academy2 for nail training

By Guest Writer | 24 January 2022

Leeds-based salon owner, Laura Costello, shares her Academy2 learning journey as she gets to grips with the CND PLEXIGEL system… RagDoll Nails owner, Laura Costello, has always been a fan…

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Scratch Snap: January 2022

By Emma Hobday | 24 January 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Crystals & Gemstones’ in the bid to win a…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January 2022

By Emma Hobday | 24 January 2022

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

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T Level qualification for hair & beauty renamed to reflect content

By Helena Biggs | 24 January 2022

The T Level technical qualification in Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics has been renamed as a result of amendments made to its online content. Retitled as the ‘T Level technical qualification…

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Global cloud software provider, Zenoti, will host has its annual beauty and wellness summit, Innergize 2025: A Time To Thrive,…

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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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