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PPE for nail techs: important points to consider

By Katie Barnes | 21 June 2020

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment that will protect you against health or safety risks while performing your job. This has always been a requirement of COSHH (Control of Substances…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Mihaela Pirliteanu, MP Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 June 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Mihaela Pirliteanu, of MP Nails & Beauty, wears a dreamy peacock-inspired design. “As a nail artist, these types of intricate,…

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Clawgasmic nail network offers monthly inspo & support

By Helena Biggs | 21 June 2020

A season nail artist has created a subscription based website to offer regular video nail art tutorials. Chan, aka @chan_littlebitsnails, has pooled a team of eight other talented techs who…

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Award-winning nail tech hosts business masterclass for fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 20 June 2020

Metta Francis, Scratch Stars Hall of Fame nailist and owner of Nails By Mets, has launched #NBMBizClub – an online platform to serve up business advice for fellow pros. Metta,…

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Cuccio reveals gel polish range in handy 9ml bottles

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2020

Are you considering trying a new brand or simply want to squeeze more gel polish shades in your kit? Cuccio Europe has unveiled handy 9ml bottles of its gel polish…

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Back to Work: Staff matters

By Scratch Staff | 19 June 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe…

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Back to Work: Clean up

By Scratch Staff | 19 June 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Following your risk assessment, you need…

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Back to Work: Check-in with clients

By Scratch Staff | 19 June 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… When you have the official go-ahead…

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Back to Work: Top up training

By Scratch Staff | 19 June 2020

Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… “Effective infection control is paramount to…

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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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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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