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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Easter Bunny nails

By Callie Iley | 1 April 2021

Check out the entries to the 31 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the Easter Bunny! Each design was…

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Behind The Brand: Meet the founder of Niba Nailcare

By Chloe Randall | 31 March 2021

In late 2019, Ashleigh Reid gained several allergies to nail products, which fuelled her drive for safe products in the nail industry. She always knew she wanted to create her…

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Research proves purchasing nail polish boosts mood

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2021

New research from UK-based price comparison website, money.co.uk, has revealed what beauty products purchases are the biggest mood-boosters when shopping online. Nail polish featured in the top 20 purchases that…

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Confused about glove certification? Katie Barnes sheds some light

By Katie Barnes | 30 March 2021

In a previous Scratch post, I discussed the purchasing of genuine, safe PPE and how to use and remove it correctly. Lack of nitrile glove use or using the wrong…

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Get creative with Salon System’s Gellux nail art challenge

By Chloe Randall | 29 March 2021

Salon System has unveiled its launch of the Gellux Nail Art Challenge with nail expert and session manicurist, Karen Louise. In the run up to reopening, the nail art challenge…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 21 – 28 March

By Kat Hill | 28 March 2021
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 21 March

By Chloe Randall | 28 March 2021

Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Chrissy Teigen’s half…

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Lecenté nails spring styling with 6 pastel Create gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2021

Put a spring in the steps of clients with the Spring Fling Lecenté Create gel polish collection. Available from 31 March 2021, six pastel shades feature in the one-coat colour…

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Keep salon software updated, bug-free & ready for action

By Alex Fox | 27 March 2021

With salons in England set to reopen in less than three weeks, it’s time for salon owners to get their checklist in order and make sure they’re prepared. We are…

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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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The HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day

The fourth annual HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day heads to the stunning Championship Cheshire Course at Carden…

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