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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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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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Create striking make-up looks with HD Brows Eye Defines

By Sophie Nutt | 13 October 2018

Line and define eyes with two new Eye Defines from HD Brows in shades Intense Black and Rich Brown. With a soft, creamy texture, the pencils allow effortless application, as well as a striking finish thanks to a highly pigmented formula. As well as creating strong eye looks for clients…

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Extend colour wear-time with Candy Coat Super Strength

By Kat Hill | 13 October 2018

Offer extended wear time and help prevent peeling and chipping with Candy Coat Super Strength. The new natural nail treatment gel polish can be worn alone as a service or under Candy Coat colours for added strength. Available in 8ml and 15ml, the treatment is available in a bottle and…

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Melanie Lewendon shares her thoughts on nail art, competing and our industry

By Kat Hill | 13 October 2018

Tell us about your training… My training has been really varied. I started life out as a beauty therapist 12 years ago. I came 2nd in the World Skills National Final that year for beauty and second in Sebta UK competition. It wasn’t until I stumbled on gel polish I…

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Bio Sculpture looks to the 80’s for More Than A Feeling Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 12 October 2018

Bio Sculpture has revealed it’s latest colour collection, More Than A Feeling, boasting a cool colour palette. Inspired by the 80’s, the collection sees five new shades: 231 Serenity: A cool grey colour with pink undertones and an infusion of rose gold shimmer. 232 Passion: A dark plum ideal for…

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Crystal Nail Art Mix launches in aid of mental health charity, MIND

By Helena Biggs | 12 October 2018

Crystal Parade has teamed up with talented nail tech, Scarlett Senter, to launch an exclusive crystal nail art mix. For every pack sold Crystal Parade will donate £2 to mental health charity, Mind. The mix includes: 175 Flatback Crystals 20 Pointy Back Crystals 5 Swarovski Waves Create dazzling 3D manicures with…

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Studex UK raises £350 for Future Dreams

By Kat Hill | 12 October 2018

Studex UK raised a total of £350 for the Future Dreams charity at Olympia Beauty. With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Studex team were on hand to pierce the ears of visitors to Olympia Beauty. Donating 25% of the piercing total at the show, the team were able to raise a fantastic total of £350. While…

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