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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry

By Lilly Delmage | 9 February 2025

Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…

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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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Margaret Dabbs launches Bare Feet range

By Sophie Nutt | 13 June 2020

Renowned podiatrist and foot expert, Margaret Dabbs, has launched the Bare Feet range. Boasting luxurious and effective yet affordable products, the Bare Feet by Margaret Dabbs range comprises great smelling, long-lasting and hard-working ingredients including manuka honey and ginger. The products are designed to carry the Margaret Dabbs London commitment…

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Update salon wear with new Buttercups tunics

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2020

Seeking a new back to work look for the salon? Workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, has launched two new tunic styles designed to provide comfort and style. The B035 tunic combines the laidback comfort of a kimono jacket with practical details, including a hip-skimming length and shorter sleeves. A flattering high…

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Want to extend the wear time of a Shellac mani? This product will help

By Helena Biggs | 12 June 2020

CND™ has launched a new product within the Shellac™ family to extend the wear of gel polish and improve the appearance of nails. The Shellac™ Wear Extender Base Coat is designed for easy, full coverage application and extends colour wear of a Shellac mani to up to three weeks, as…

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Dipt launches soft pastel trio with Inspiration collection

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2020

Choosing shades that are representative of the challenging times the industry has faced, Dipt has launched the three-piece Inspiration collection. The collection comprises soft pastel and dusty shades, including: Kindness – a warming dusty lilac Hope – a delicate pale lilac Dedication – a calming baby pink Dipt is a…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: TOTALLY TIE DYE

By Callie Iley | 12 June 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design that was inspired by tie dye! The next task will be posted across our social media – so keep an eye out…

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Sweet Squared launches free online Light Elegance courses

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2020

Sweet Squared has launched two free online education classes each aimed at helping nail professionals master the art of working with the Light Elegance gel system. The classes are designed to give techs a comprehensive introduction to working with both Light Elegance hard gels and the soak-off builder in a…

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