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Meet the Anglesey nail pro transforming trainers using nail art products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 February 2025

“Nail art techniques can be applied in a variety of ways: from customising trainers to dolls, jewellery and even tip jars,” shares Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and training academy. The North Wales-based nail tech was first encouraged by her husband to transfer her nail art skills to…

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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2025

Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…

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Top reasons to enter nail competitions & expert tips for success

By Guest Writer | 3 February 2025

Esteemed beauty business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, Nergish Wadia-Austin, shares advice for budding nail competitors… The nail industry is vibrant, with competitions like the Scratch Stars Awards and Nailympia showcasing the best in creativity and artistry. Prestigious events like these are essential for any nail technician wishing…

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Lecenté launches eight new products for spring nail designs

By Helena Biggs | 24 March 2019

Lecenté™ is embracing the start of spring and fresh, colourful mani/pedis with four new glitters and four new foils. The spring collection features: Petal Ultra Fine Glitter Amber Ultra Fine Glitter Maple Ultra Fine Glitter Wisteria Ultra Fine Glitter Silver Mosaic Foil Gold Marble Foil Rose Gold Foil Silver Feather Foil. Use…

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Annual leave rights for staff

By Kat Hill | 23 March 2019

Do you know what rights you and your staff member have when it comes to annual leave? The NHF/NBF serves up advice for beauty business owners… Everyone who is employed in the UK is entitled to paid leave, whatever their role or the number of hours worked. It’s vital to know what the law…

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Care for skin with BeautyPro Lifting 3D Clay Mask

By Sophie Nutt | 22 March 2019

Encourage clients to care for their skin with the Lifting 3D Clay Mask from BeautyPro. Ideal as a retail item for clients to use at home, a gift for a loved one this coming Mother’s Day, or as a luxury add-on to in-salon services, the treatment boasts the benefits of…

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Inspiring confidence at Young LDN

By Sophie Nutt | 22 March 2019

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the new beauty hotspot, Young LDN, located in the idyllic Notting Hill area of London. Describing itself as a ‘luxury skincare and beauty destination that champions youth’ and ‘inspiring the confidence to disrupt the world’, the space did not disappoint. The unique studio…

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What does ‘for the love of the nail game’ actually mean?

By Scratch Staff | 21 March 2019

Phoenix VanDyke, US tech & Winner Of Winners champion at Nailympia USA 2017, discusses what ‘the love of the nail game’ actually means… How many times have you heard someone say, ‘I love doing nails’ or ‘this is my passion’, or, ‘if you love what you do, you never work…

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Embrace spring with Cuccio Coquette nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 21 March 2019

Prepare for spring nail requests with the Coquette collection from Cuccio Europe. Featuring pastel crèmes, the pretty eight piece collection is ideal for creating subtle, fresh manicures to reflect the crisp energy of the upcoming season. From nudes to dusky teals and mauves, there’s a hue to suit every client.…

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