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Scratch Snap Jan 2025

Scratch Snap winner announced: minimalist nail art contest with over 100 entries

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 January 2025

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art contest for January has been announced as Alisha Francois of @pressonprofessionail. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Soft & Subtle Art Accents, in the bid to win a prize from The GelBottle Inc. Entries were judged by The…

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Mood Manicure Colour Psychology

Colour psychology: Discover the mood-boosting meanings behind your nail colour choices

By Lilly Delmage | 20 January 2025

Save time and add an element of fun at the nail desk by advising clients on mood-based hues using colour psychology, advised by experts… ‘Have you decided on a nail shade?’ is a question you may ask daily, as you patiently watch clients rifle through colour pops and swatches. But…

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Nail Order Team Scottish Flag

How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector

By Scratch Staff | 19 January 2025

In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: The Final

By Guest Writer | 25 March 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice…  The final of Dancing On Ice seemed to come around so quickly. A lot of the celebs and skaters from earlier on in the…

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Marian Newman Yours Stamping Plates

Marian Newman reveals line of :YOURS Love stamping plates

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2018

Create speedy nail art designs with the latest stamping plates from :Yours Loves, designed by Marian Newman. Inspired glamorous jewellery, the four new plates see a variety of graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in the salon for a variety of length of nail. Used…

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Cnd Unstoppable

Join Sweet Squared and CND™ in the hunt for the UK’s unstoppable woman

By Sophie Nutt | 23 March 2018

Celebrating women who have overcome adversity to achieve their goals and those who have not let anything stand in their way, CND™ and Sweet Squared have launched a campaign and are asking for your help. Assisted by a panel of successful female judges, including Marian Newman and Sue Marsh, CND™ and Sweet Squared…

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Gelish Royal Temptations

7 sweet nail shades launch in Gelish & Morgan Taylor

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2018

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer invite you to indulge in the super-sweet shades of the Royal Temptations collection; six decadent shades and one special effect glitter. Inspired by the lavish life of Marie Antoinette, opulent pastels of sea foam green, teal, purple, pink and coral help to convey a…

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Salon System Texture Lashes

Find a strip lash to suit with Salon System Texture additions

By Kat Hill | 22 March 2018

Have clients in a flutter over the latest launch from Salon System. Inspired by the wispy lash trend, the brand has added three new Naturalash Strip Lashes to its Texture category. Lightweight and flexible, the lashes are quick and easy to apply for professionals and also suitable for at-home application,…

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Bio Sculpture Gel UK reveals Essence Glitter Bridal Collection

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

Add glimmer to nail designs for the big day with Bio Sculpture UK. Unveiling the Essence Glitter Bridal Collection, the three new glitters see a glistening effect when worn over any Bio Sculpture Gel shades. The new additions see: a chrome, Blue Pearl; Moon Shine; and, Snow Angel. Perfect for…

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