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WINNER ANNOUNCED: May Scratch Snap competition

By Scratch Staff | 25 May 2020

The winner of the May Scratch Snap nail art competition has been revealed and it is Jen Seales that has scooped the top spot! Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art…

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L’Oreal launches #SupportYourStylist programme to provide aid to salon industry

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2020

L’Oreal USA Professional Products has launched #SupportYourStylist, a new initiative that provides aid to the salon industry, which has been greatly affected by Covid-19. L’Oreal USA has partnered with the…

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Nail tech launches collection of hand & nail illustrations to raise funds for charity

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2020

Shropshire based nail tech, Rosemarie Jones, has been utilising lockdown to exercise her creativity and raise funds for the Women’s Equality Party & NHS Charities. The keen artist, who has…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears extreme nails seeing a patterned green design adorned with Swarovski Crystals. “I sculpted these nails…

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Perfect the French manicure with Gelosophy French Duo Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2020

Launched by Astonishing Nails UK, the Gelosophy French Duo Kit is designed to aid classic French manicure designs over natural nails, acrylic or gel. The duo kit comprises: Gelosophy French…

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Revealed: the 5 biggest men’s care trends of the moment

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2020

Men’s grooming has seen a slow burn within the beauty and personal care industries, however it is unarguably seen a growth in popularity year-on-year, as brands increasingly target the sector…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: JUNGLE FEVER

By Callie Iley | 22 May 2020

Techs were tasked with creating nail art inspired by ‘Jungle Fever’ in the latest challenge from Scratch – check out all the roar-some entries below! The next task will be…

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Coronavirus: Scotland announces that ‘retail services’ can reopen in Phase 3

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2020

The Scottish Government has released a 46-page document detailing its route map out of lockdown. The COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making outlines that personal retail services including hairdressers (and…

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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2020

Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from…

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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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