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How to avoid slipping into bad business habits

By Metta Francis | 24 January 2019

Award-winning nailist, Metta Francis, reveals how to boost your spirits and avoid falling into bad habits in your nail business… With January well underway, how are you getting on with…

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The gel system: Why it’s important to use the same brand for the gel and lamp

By Sophie Nutt | 24 January 2019

Offering opportunities to strengthen, sculpt and enhance, the gel system is a big hit with those seeking a hardwearing, long-lasting glossy nail finish. The system boasts a multitude of uses:…

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Create nail designs that are out of this world with iZ Galaxy Chrome Flakes

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2019

Add an intergalactic effect to nail designs with the Galaxy Chrome Flake collection from iZ Beauty of London. The arty additions create a multitude of special effects depending on the…

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How to prepare for a nail competition

By Scratch Staff | 23 January 2019

Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your…

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LeChat Nails welcomes two additions to its growing team

By Sophie Nutt | 22 January 2019

LeChat Nails has announced the addition of two new executives to the team in it’s headquarters in Hercules, CA. In a bid to increase it’s global presence, distribution reach and…

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How to correctly file the natural nail

By Katie Barnes | 22 January 2019

We hear the myth time and time again – ‘Nail enhancements damage the nail’ – but the damage is usually caused by over-filing the natural nail before any nail products…

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Gelish launches rechargeable LED lamp for nail techs on-the-go

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2019

Gelish has launched the 18G Unplugged LED light; a curing device that has all the features of Gelish’s LED Light (including Comfort Cure) – yet is ideal for techs on-the-move.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Anona Grice, NonaPhilippa

By Sophie Nutt | 22 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Anona Grice, of NonaPhilippa, reveals nude nail have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with glitter…

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Focus on expanding beauty services with Nouveau Lashes training

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2019

Embrace demand for lash services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. With 10 training academies across the UK, you…

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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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