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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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“I was heartbroken and scared of losing my business” – Living with endometriosis as a nail tech

By Lilly Delmage | 16 July 2024

Scratch chats to nail tech, Jo Bennett, about her experiences as a nail technician suffering with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow outside of it. Common symptoms include, but aren’t limited to, severe pelvic…

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Are you a nail pro on the move? Discover Kirsty Meakin’s Wireless E-File Pen nail tool

By Lilly Delmage | 15 July 2024

Described by renowned nail stylist, Kirsty Meakin, as a product that will ‘revolutionise your nail game’, the Wireless E-File Pen has launched: under her own brand, Kirsty Meakin Nail Products. Wave goodbye to wires with this nail tool, removing restrictions on mobility: instead, allowing nail techs to move freely around…

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NAILYMPIA MEXICO 2024: The results

By Scratch Staff | 15 July 2024

The third iteration of Nailympia Mexico, Mexico City, was hosted by Dafne Fernandez on 6-7 July 2024 and welcomed 172 competitors – alongside a vibrant turnout of spectators and sponsors. The competitions were intense, with nine events running back-to-back over the two days. Participants from 14 countries: Italy, Paraguay, Chile,…

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Celebrate Euro 2024 with 15 football-themed nail designs

By Lilly Delmage | 14 July 2024

England have made the UEFA Euro 2024 finals, and what better way to support the team than to sport a football-inspired manicure? Cheer on from the sidelines with these 15 nail looks…

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65% Of Lgbtqia+ Consumers Feel Represented In The Hair And Beauty Industry, Research Reveals

Revealed: how LGBTQIA+ consumers feel about representation in the hair & beauty industry

By Lilly Delmage | 13 July 2024

A survey by Vagaro has found that 65% of LGBTQIA+ consumers feel represented within the hair and beauty industry. Salon, spa and fitness booking app, Vagaro, reached out to hundreds of LGBTQIA+ beauty consumers via a survey, intending to identify how beauty businesses can help foster inclusive environments and support…

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Fruit nails are trending: Here’s 30 fun nail art ideas for summer 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 July 2024

In Pinterest’s Summer 2024 Trend Report, the social media platform revealed that global searches for ‘fruity nails’ increased by 175% from April 2023 to April 2024, noting that grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry and berry nails were particularly popular. Want to hop on the nail trend this summer? Check out our roundup…

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