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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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The Gel Bottle Inc announces new brand ambassador

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc has announced the addition of a new brand ambassador to its team, Liam Peter. Liam Peter (also known as @liampeternails) is an Australia-based nail tech and has earned a huge following of just under 20,000 people on Instagram thanks to his creative and perfectly polished nail art. “So…

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Tips for a comfortable wax service this summer

By Scratch Staff | 16 July 2019

Salon System educator & wax specialist, Lisa Stone, serves up her top tips for a comfortable wax service this summer… 1. Ensure you prep correctly Skin can become a little drier in the summer so encourage your clients to exfoliate 24hrs before waxing and pay particular attention to knees, toes,…

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Cnd™ 40th Anniversary

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary with exclusive releases

By Scratch Staff | 16 July 2019

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary in style with a host of ruby-inspired goodies – all available via Sweet Squared. Create inspired designs with the CND Shellac™40th Anniversary Pro Kit. The pack sees CND Shellac™ in Wildfire, Base Coat, Duraforce Top Coat and a 40-pack of Swarovski Ruby Crystals.  It also includes a…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, says sherbet neon nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “Neons are super popular everywhere this year along with smokey marbles, so I wanted to create a mix between the two. “For…

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Orly mixes brights with pastels in Euphoria nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2019

Opposites attract in Orly’s Euphoria nail colour collection, which represents the sudden and colourful variations that the summer season brings. The six hues are available in both nail lacquer and Gel FX formulas, depending on desired wear time. A display (pictured) comes with three of each lacquer shade, while six-piece…

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The Lion King

By Kat Hill | 15 July 2019

Hakuna Matata! There’ll be no worries at the nail desk thanks to these designs inspired by Disney’s The Lion King…

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