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Glitterbels announces DreamFest event with exclusive opportunities for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2024

Nail brand, Glitterbels, is to host its third event for nail professionals, featuring exciting product launches and networking opportunities. The DreamFest party on Sunday 23 June 2024 will be hosted…

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Searching for a new nail or beauty role? An expert shares CV, interview & trade test tips

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2024

Linda Hill, founder of award-winning aesthetic and beauty recruitment agency, Linda Hill Recruitment, expert speaker & best-selling author of Beauty Therapist to Entrepreneur, answers questions about how to make a…

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Find out the top 10 nail trends for spring 2024

By Callie Iley | 10 April 2024

Analysing search volume data on Pinterest, discount platform, Wethrift, has revealed the 10 most popular spring nail trends for 2024. Wethrift reports searches for ‘spring nails’ increasing by 1011% on…

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The Federation of Nail Professionals: what can it do for you?

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2024

If you have been a regular reader of Scratch magazine for some time, you will probably have seen a series of articles called The Force of the Feds, written by…

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Embrace iridescent elegance with 20 shimmering pearl nail styles

By Scratch Staff | 9 April 2024

Elevate your spring styling with a touch of pearlescent elegance, an understated twist on glazed donut nails.

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HMRC launches online tool to help sole traders report profits

By Scratch Staff | 8 April 2024

Sole traders are to benefit from an interactive, online tool launched today (8 April) by HMRC. It will support those affected by Basis Period Reform changes to navigate these changes…

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Nailpad founders face 5 Dragons on BBC’s Dragons’ Den

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2024

Entrepreneurial twin sisters & creators of Nailpad, Carrie Salmon and Tori Deely, showcased their portable nail painting station on BBC’s Dragons’ Den TV programme. The show, which invites business owners…

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National Nail Tech Price Increase Day: Why it’s helping pros to achieve business success

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2024

8 April 2024 marks the first National Nail Tech Price Increase Day, a movement launched by The Nail Tech Org to help professionals grow sustainable, profitable businesses. “It’s the norm…

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Why gel polish shrinks & how to prevent it

By Katie Barnes | 7 April 2024

Gel polish is a popular choice for many due to its long-lasting finish and resistance to chipping and fading, compared to traditional nail polish. However, one of the most common…

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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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