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Scotland home salon: the pro offering a one-stop shop for nails, hair & beauty services

By Lilly Delmage | 8 February 2025

Emma Saunderson, the owner of Angus-based salon, GlamEm, has made a name for herself as a versatile beauty professional, offering an impressive range of beauty treatments from her home salon. Having trained as a nail technician in 2019 with Young Nails, Emma initially worked on a mobile basis. Though as…

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50 chrome Valentine’s Day nail art ideas you’ll fall for

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

From glazed donut finishes to striking shiny details, chrome nails aren’t going anywhere – and especially not for Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with our roundup of romantic chrome nail looks below…

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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources…

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WHO-approved reusable facemask uses patented silver-based technology & 3D knitted fabric to protect against Covid-19

By Alex Fox | 26 June 2021

 WHO-approved reusable facemask developed by scientists uses patented silver-based technology & 3D knitted fabric to protect against Covid-19 & the fight against PPE plastic pollution.   Although fabric face coverings and ‘fashion masks’ offer some protection the new Silver Life Face Covering uses silver-based 3D knitted technology and meets the…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Camilla Vika Høgemark of Vegan Nails by Camilla

By Callie Iley | 26 June 2021

Scratch chats to Camilla Vika Høgemark of Vegan Nails by Camilla about her favourite nail trends and the importance of using vegan and cruelty free products… Art is something I’ve always been into, ever since I was a little kid. I studied Fine Art in college, and later graduated with…

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There’s no place like home…nail art inspo falls from the sky

By Alex Fox | 25 June 2021

Sheffield-based nail artist Loi van Nguyen was so inspired by a post created by Scratch’s Alex Fox that he felt compelled to pick up his nail art brushes and paint. “I saw the photos on both Alex’s Instagram and Facebook accounts and had to create a design from the feeling…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelly Bradford on her colourful career

By Chloe Randall | 25 June 2021

Kelly Bradford, owner of Kels Gels has had a varied career before becoming a nail technician four years ago. From being a service engineer, to cabin crew for British Airways, Kelly shares her story… I started working at Somerfield as a checkout supervisor at 16, followed by NatWest bank as…

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Nail designer joins ivorygoat wedding planner in Costa Blanca, Spain with a fresh approach to love & all the trimmings

By Alex Fox | 24 June 2021

As things slowly but surely begin to pick up again for wedding industry professionals, a newly launched wedding planning company in Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Spain is providing couples with all the traditional services, and a little something extra in a landscape that will take their very breath away. Alex…

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Dot nails

By Callie Iley | 24 June 2021

Kylie Jenner’s dot manicure by Chaun Legend has taken over the nail art world! Check out our roundup of reader designs inspired by Kylie’s set below…

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