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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide

By Katie Barnes | 6 April 2025

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying…

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Soho’s ‘hidden gem’: The underground spa delivering high-quality nail & beauty services

By Scratch Staff | 5 April 2025

Spa manager, Charlotte Bull, tells all about Soholistic Spa at Ham Yard Hotel, London: an underground, luxury beauty space. Once a derelict space, the site of Ham Yard Hotel in…

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London College of Beauty Therapy announces relocation of campus

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 April 2025

Having outgrown its campus in Ramillies House, Soho, the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is moving to another premises. Its new home in Fashion Street, in the heart of…

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40 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2025

This softer alternative to bright white nails uses sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…

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Get Lippy: Beauty brands unite to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers

By Lilly Delmage | 3 April 2025

Gynae cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has announced its Get Lippy campaign to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. The Get Lippy campaign will be rolled out during the month of…

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Cuticle oil: what is its purpose & how often should it be applied?

By Lilly Delmage | 3 April 2025

‘Remember to oil your cuticles’ is a phrase we’ve all heard countless times. But what is cuticle oil and what are its benefits? We’ve rounded up everything you need to…

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45 pawsome pet portrait nail designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 April 2025

Here at Scratch, we love four-legged friends – and even more so when they feature on nails! Check out our roundup of pet portrait nail designs to show that even…

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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Lilly Delmage | 2 April 2025

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make…

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How to avoid stress when clients offload at the nail desk

By Guest Writer | 2 April 2025

Suzy Reading, psychologist & wellness expert for the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), shares top tips for managing mental stress from being a soundboard for clients… “The…

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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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