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Interested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar dives into its 2025 direction

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

Are you keen to learn more about Nailympia Competitions? Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist for hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, hosted a webinar with Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, and seasoned judge & nail expert, Vitaly Solomonoff, which is available to watch back here.…

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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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My life as a dyslexic & dyspraxic nail technician

By Guest Writer | 9 June 2021

Jade Mullin, Owner of Jade Mullin Academy and Educator for Glitterbels shares what it is like working as a dyslexic and dyspraxic nail technician… After having a long passion for nails I started training in nails in 2019. I am now qualified in hard gel enhancements, acrylic enhancements, gel polish and…

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5 ways to style up your nail salon with interior designer, Haz Dean for a modern & chic beauty space

By Alex Fox | 8 June 2021

Today, this blog will focus on furnishing the nails arena. Whether it’s a small nail bar, or a luxurious spa, if nail services are part of your business offerings then you definitely understand the effort needed to make sure the space is practical and safe. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY…

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Indulge cuticles with SNA’s 5 perfume scented oil pens

By Chloe Randall | 8 June 2021

SNA Professional has announced the launch of its CUTE’ickle’ pens, inspired by your favourite perfume scents. Made from Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oil, the oils come in a stylish and easy to use twist pen applicator. The scents available: Spaceman- Inspired by the perfume Alien. Spaceman is a rich floral…

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#NowTrending: Neon butterflies by Charlotte Edwards

By Callie Iley | 8 June 2021

Scratch chats to Charlotte Edwards of Charls Nails and Beauty about her future goals and how she created this neon butterfly nail design… I did my acrylic course at Northwest Training College with Diane Senogles. I started with only a handful of clients, and then thought something was missing, so…

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Health issues lead to nail educator building her own nail brand with 22 gel polish shades for starters

By Alex Fox | 7 June 2021

After working for 10 years as a nail educator, Hayley Winder of Cheadle, Stockport decided it was time to create a nail brand tailored to her needs and those of her students. “Working in the trusted position of nail educator, made me feel I needed to provide products that I…

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Nail tech named in BABTAC ambassador programme

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2021

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched its ambassador programme featuring selected nail techs, beauty therapists, facialists and salon owners from across the UK. A spokesperson from BABTAC comments: “This influential team will support our overarching objective – promoting the very best standards within the industry…

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