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Here’s how 3 techs have tackled tricky nail & beauty clients

By Emma Hobday | 5 September 2021

Scratch speaks to three devoted nail techs, Samantha Courage, Carly Wright, and Annmarie Jones, about their challenging experiences with clients, and their top tips for how to avoid these situations…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Meet Nikol Nikolova, Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 20/21

By Callie Iley | 4 September 2021

Scratch chats to Nikol Nikolova of Triple N Mobile Salon about launching her own educational platform for nail techs and her excitement at winning the Scratch Stars Award for Mobile…

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Looking for new nail tools? Try TNL UK

By Helena Biggs | 3 September 2021

She’s scooped a whopping five Scratch Stars Awards, is a salon and academy owner and has honed enviable experience as an educator. Now, nail tech Paulina Zdrada has turned her…

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The 6 Light Elegance buttercream nail shades you need this autumn

By Chloe Randall | 3 September 2021

Light Elegance has launched its Power of Science ButterCream collection, ready for the autumn season. Comprising six shades, Light Elegance’s buttercreams last over 4 weeks and are highly pigmented. The…

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6 nail trends that never go out of style

By Emma Hobday | 2 September 2021

Every year – and, let’s face it, every month – we’ll see a new nail design trending (hello pick n mix nail art, year of 2021) but some nail designs…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Nail & Beauty Excellence

By Chloe Randall | 1 September 2021

Founder of Nail and Beauty Excellence, Jade Barber is a multi award-winning nail technician who has been working in the industry for eight years. With over 50 trophies under her…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails By Kirsty, Rochester

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2021

Before having her children, Kirsty Lamb was working as a mobile tech – but then made the move to open a home salon to fit her job around family life.…

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Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2021

Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021,…

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Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind

By Emma Hobday | 1 September 2021

The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind…

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KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on…

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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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