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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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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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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 19 January 2025

Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. The nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snakeskin prints and hand-painted characters to 3D creations. However, if you’d rather steer clear of animal motifs, embracing the colours of the event is another…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 5

By Guest Writer | 10 February 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… Hello Scratch readers! This week was hectic to say the least! Usually it’s a very small beauty team at the studio, but this week…

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Wax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2018

Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Rosie Watton

By Kat Hill | 9 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Cupid, draw back your bow! Rosie Watton created this minimalist manicure featuring the arrows of love. Seeing a signature shade of scarlet, Rosie used Bio Sculpture Gel shade No.19 Pillar Box Red. See…

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CIDESCO now mapped to Scottish Credit and Qualifications and European Qualifications Frameworks

By Sophie Nutt | 9 February 2018

CIDESCO, known as ‘the world standard for beauty and spa therapy’, is now mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The Beauty Therapy Syllabus and Spa Therapy Syllabus is in line with the SCQF at Level 7/8, which corresponds to the EQF at Level…

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Helinova Supertan

Achieve a gorgeous skin glow with a hand from Helionova

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2018

Give off a healthy looking glow and enhance an existing tan with the handy range of products available from Helionova. The company offers innovative sunbeds and tanning solutions ideal for first-time salon tanners and tan fanatics. For speedy sunbed fans, consider the Ultrasun range, which features lay-down beds as well as…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Chelsea Tizzard

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day! Chelsea Tizzard created this flirty floral design. Using the one-stroke technique, Chelsea used Brillbird One Movement colours in 8, 28, 1 and 16. To add…

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