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Beauty group pens letter to uphold EU Cosmetics animal testing bans

By Alex Fox | 2 December 2020

Natura &Co joins  PETA and Cruelty Free Europe’s the call to uphold landmark EU cosmetics animal test bans. Consumers are invited to show their purchasing power this festive season and…

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Points to consider if you’re a pregnant nail tech

By Helena Biggs | 2 December 2020

No two pregnancies are the same, and you may suffer with aches, pains or sickness worse than a colleague, so listen to your body and its needs around your working…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Sarah Astles, Wallasey Village, Wirral

By Kat Hill | 2 December 2020

After closing the doors to her high street salon during the first lockdown, Sarah Astles set about creating a new salon in her garden, ready to reopen in July. Now,…

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Yours winter elements

Add shimmer & shine to nails with :YOURS winter elements

By Chloe Randall | 2 December 2020

Create nail finishes that shimmer and shine with the Holy Nights Elements range of pigments from :YOURS Cosmetics. The collection features five hues, with Green Forest, Orange Fire and Silver…

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Hook tool launches to prevent fingers touching shared surfaces

By Alex Fox | 1 December 2020

The pandemic has affected us all differently, from our habits and ideals, to our day to day performing of everyday tasks. With this new landscape in mind, a designer from…

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Full coverage tips

How full coverage nail tips have grown my business

By Scratch Staff | 1 December 2020

Scratch chats to Millie Donovan, brand ambassador for SNA Professional & owner of MBeauty, about how the full coverage Quick Tips system has helped her business bloom. How have quick…

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#NowTrending: Stunning snakeskin nails by Shannon Rae Smyth

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2020

Scratch chats with Shannon Rae Smyth of Shannon Rae Nail Artist about her love for nails, as she explains how she created this striking snakeskin nail design…   I started…

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NAF! Stuff Pro reveals retail programme

By Kat Hill | 1 December 2020

Nail care brand, NAF! Stuff, has relaunched its Affiliate Programme, meaning nail & beauty businesses can offer retail-friendly products from the brand to clients. Created to help NAFIA Pro’s to…

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Tempt clients with Zoya’s 10 winter nail polish shades

By Chloe Randall | 1 December 2020

Zoya has unveiled its winter collection, Intriguing, which has landed for the festive season. This collection, which comprises 10 shades, offers a wide range of winter-themed shades and finishes including…

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The Business Edit with TGB Academy

The Business Edit  with TGB Academy is a transformative three-day retreat hosted at TGB’s Centre of Excellence, designed to equip…

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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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