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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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Homeless to home salon success: a Staffordshire nail tech’s inspiring journey

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2025

“I became homeless when I was 21; I had just split up from my partner of five years and my friends and family were unable to help me,” explains Isabelle Pattissier of Chesterton business, Drop Dead Beauty. “I stored some things at my mum’s, told her I was living with…

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Scratch Stars Award-winning techs create Paris Olympics nail art for Team GB equestrian star

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 July 2024

After a winning weekend at the Scratch Stars Party, sisters, Lucy Price-Marshall and Jessica Price, headed back to the nail desk to tend to the nails of Olympics dressage competitor, Becky Moody. The pair, who are based at Huddersfield salon, Nailspa: winner of Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year…

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Glitterbels nail brand launches 4-piece pink apparel range

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2024

Glitterbels has launched a four-piece apparel collection, promising comfort and style while at the nail desk, on the move or lounging at home.   The pastel pink collection has been designed by the nail brand’s founder, Annabel Maginnis, and combines practicality with cosiness. It features a hooded sweater with back…

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9 tips for tending to runners’ feet

By Scratch Staff | 26 July 2024

While you may want to keep the running extremes to Olympic athletes, the Games might leave you feeling inspired to get into the sport. Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be very prone to a…

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Colour theory: How to create harmonious & eye-catching nail art

By Katy Pottle | 26 July 2024

The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, explores how the magic of colour theory can elevate your nail art designs… No matter what stage you are at on your nail journey, understanding how to play with colours can take your nail styles to the next level. Do you remember learning…

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Add sweetness to summer styling with these 40 strawberry nail art ideas

By Scratch Staff | 25 July 2024

Give nail art a fruity twist this summer with strawberry-themed designs. The ideal look to complement sunny weather, strawberry nails saw a 4,700% increase in Pinterest searches over June, according to Wethrift. Check out our roundup of 40 super sweet strawberry styles below…

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Revealed: The top 5 hottest nail trends for summer 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 25 July 2024

Discount platform, Wethrift, has analysed Pinterest search data to uncover the most popular nail trends this summer. Are you in need of some seasonal nail inspiration? Or looking to brush up your trend knowledge to advise clients on their summer nail styles? Look no further! Here are the nail trends…

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