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Nail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2025

Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most prestigious awards event! It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, passion and dedication to client care: the nail sector’s equivalent to the Oscars has returned for a 13th year – and…

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Cardiff nail tech: Offering vegan nail services has attracted 75% of my clients

By Lilly Delmage | 31 January 2025

Coral Kendall (she/they) of vegan nail studio, Oh Lush Nails, shares why she believes it is important to offer vegan services, the products she uses and what techs can do to become more vegan-friendly… “As a vegan of seven years, I was always going to run a vegan studio,” reveals…

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20 nail products you’ll love for Valentine’s Day 2025

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 January 2025

‘Tis the season of love, so we’ve rounded up 20 love-ly nail products – from gel polishes to nail lacquers and glitter – that will set hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day…

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Sign up & show support for Nail Breast Cancer campaign

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2019

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK; one that claims the lives of around 11,500 UK citizens each year. With over 99% of cases affecting women, the nail industry, as largely female dominated, can greatly assist in raising…

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Prepare for autumn with Cuccio’s Bella Natura nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2019

Cuccio has unveiled its autumn nail colour collection, inspired by the raw, organic pigments found in nature’s elements of earth, wind and fire. Bella Natura features eight shades, available in both Cuccio Colour lacquer and Cuccio Veneer gel polish formulas, dependent on the desired wear time. Shades range from the…

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Back 2 School

By Kat Hill | 29 August 2019
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Hygiene advice for keeping tools clean

By Sophie Nutt | 29 August 2019

All nail tools and implements must be properly cleaned and disinfected before coming into direct contact with a client, both for their health and the credibility of your business. “There is absolutely no argument that tools must be disinfected in between every client,” says Nigel Rouse of Mundo Professional. “Total…

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How to make the most of an Instagram story

By Scratch Staff | 28 August 2019

Tammy Koslowski, owner of Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon (and winner of the Scratch Stars Best Use of Social Media award 2017 & 2018) shares her social media tips & tricks… Remember when Instagram stories used to only last 24 hours? Now you can get old story posts from your archive…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Cappellas Nails & Beauty, Bognor Regis

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2019

After always wanting a career in beauty, Giorgia Cappella decided to take a leap from her business career to beatification. “I always loved beauty, but never really thought I would be any good at it,” explains Giorgia. “So, I started my career in business, working full time as an assistant manager…

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