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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Lilly Delmage | 2 April 2025

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for social media users to properly appreciate your nail creations, which could impact whether they decide to book…

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No More Week

NO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2025

NO MORE Week is an annual, international campaign to raise awareness about and take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides resources for individuals and organisations to take action and make a difference, and you can too as a nail/beauty pro. The focus for 2025 is ‘NO…

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Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2025

BABTAC & CIBTAC Training Centre of the Year 2022, 2023 and 2024, The Academy, Glasgow, has launched Scotland’s first spa traineeship programme, in partnership with the Crerar Hotel Group. The traineeship delivers CIBTAC Level 2 Facial Skincare and Level 3 Body Massage qualifications. “The traineeship combines immersive on-site training at…

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Sweet Squared Launches New Cnd Certification Programme 1

Looking to enhance services & elevate treatments? Check out Sweet Squared’s CND™ Online Certification Programme

By Callie Iley | 13 February 2024

Sweet Squared has launched its CND™ Online Certification Programme, offering accessible and comprehensive professional training. Available to book from 12 February 2024, each 60-minute webinar showcases a specific CND™ system, offering in-depth insights and practical techniques to professionals. Participants will also gain access to exclusive promotions and receive a window…

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Hair & beauty T Level cancelled in favour of beauty-specific alternative

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 February 2024

The Department for Education (DfE) has cancelled the Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy (HBBT) T Level. The announcement follows feedback given to the DfE from industry trade bodies. Postponed from September 2023 to September 2024 in March last year, the combined T Level has now been disbanded in favour of a…

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Damla Osman Interview

Award-winning London beauty student shares her education journey & career dreams

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 January 2024

London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) student, Damla Osman, scooped the Level 2 Technical Beauty Therapy Student of the Year title at the college’s Star Awards 2023. Awarded in October, she shares that winning the accolade, which was sponsored by Scratch, still feels incredible. “It’s a huge accomplishment for me,…

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Nail course training

How to choose the right nail course for your needs

By Michelle Brookes | 4 December 2023

When starting out as a nail technician, you may find choosing a course overwhelming. Often, you may be so eager to start your journey that you don’t consider all the options available for the best beginning to your career.   There are three main course options when starting out: 1.An…

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Why I chose a Diploma to enhance my nail career

By Callie Iley | 21 November 2023

Seeking a deeper understanding of the nuances of education, Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2023, Lucy Price-Marshall, enrolled on a TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training in 2021, graduating this year. Lucy began her nail journey with private tuition, before enrolling at a college to…

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Katy pottle wsna training

World’s Star Nail Artist launches online masterclasses to elevate the skills of fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2023

Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, has launched online workshops and one-to-one masterclasses to help pros enhance their nail art skills. Channelling the nail techniques acquired over two decades in the industry and learned throughout her WSNA experience, each pre-recorded online workshop serves up…

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