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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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Magpie Rainbow

Magpie Beauty dazzles with Rainbow Collection

By Kat Hill | 28 February 2018

Create dazzling nail designs with the latest release from Magpie Beauty. The Rainbow Collection inlcudes four new glitter mixes available. The nail art glitters see a medium size cut in rainbow mix of colours to create multi-dimensional manicures. The new glitters include:  Sophie Alison Laura Georgie The Rainbow Collection is now…

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Naba Nude Lac Gel Kit

Nail nude with NABA Lac Gel Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 28 February 2018

Offer clients a sophisticated nude manicure with the new nude NABA Lac Gel Kit. Containing six 4ml NABA Lac Gels, shades included range from a peach-based pink to a coffee-toned nude meaning there is a hue to suit each individual skin tone. Get your hands on the kit at www.susansnailstore.co.uk

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Lisa Blair Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that neon smoke designs have been really popular with her clients recently. “Clients have been blown away with this effect. I find my clients are getting more adventurous when it comes to nail…

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Eve Taylor Micro Exf

Eve Taylor re-launches Micro-fine Daily Exfoliant

By Sophie Nutt | 26 February 2018

Encourage clients to indulge and look after their skin by retailing the Eve Taylor Micro-fine Daily Exfoliant. The innovative formulation has been developed to offer increased exfoliation and skin brightening benefits using proteolytic enzymes from pineapple and papaya to digest dulling skin cells to relieve smooth, soft, illuminated skin. Finely…

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Sarah Longworth Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Longworth, Nails By Sarah Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Longworth created these nails after she spotted a similar design on the internet and wanted an excuse to use her most recent batch of nail mail. “I saw a similar design to this a while ago on Pinterest and…

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Gellux Fun Of The Fair

Spring gel polish shades revealed by Gellux

By Kat Hill | 25 February 2018

Inspired by the thrill of the fair ground, Salon System Gellux has unveiled eight new punchy and pastel shades for spring. Fortune TellerEntitled Fun at the Fair, the collection see a range of hues: Candy Floss Coconut Shy Helter Skelter Ghost Train Roller Coaster Lucky Dip Carousal The shades are…

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