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Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2021

Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat collection comprises shimmer and glitter shades to suit all skin tones, affectionately named Buttermilk, Caramel, Hazelnut, Praline, Toffee and White…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails

By Callie Iley | 28 August 2021

Scratch chats to Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails about her feelings on education in the nail industry and her hopes for the future… I find most of my inspiration from other nail techs, mostly through Instagram. I find it so difficult to just simply create from nothing. I have a folder…

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Salon in the Spotlight: DB Beauty, Trelewis, Wales

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2021

After previously working as a mobile beautician, Danielle Bridges decided it was time to open up her own salon during the first Coronavirus lockdown. “I found it hard lugging all my equipment around so I decided to take the plunge. I couldn’t find anything suitable around my area, so I…

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These are the perfect 10 gel polish shades for wedding nails

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2021

Delicate, sophisticated, subtle… and oh-so chic; the Sheer Simplicity gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc showcases 10 shades that are simply perfect for wedding season. The timeless hues can offer a a subtle, barely-there nail finish in one coat, or consider layering for a more opaque finish that’s…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gels by Lucy, Hartlepool

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2021

Halo VIP Lucy Woodward works from a cabin in her home, valuing the privacy the space affords her and her clients. “I work alone in my space which I love, I manage my own appointments and have no one to rely on,” she explains. “My clients know anything they say…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Jessica Smith of The Nail Club

By Callie Iley | 7 August 2021

Scratch chats to Jessica Smith of The Nail Club about growing up in a family of nail technicians and leaving an office job to pursue nails full time… Coming from a family of nail technicians, I have grown up watching my mum and auntie create such beautiful sets of nails.…

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You can now get your hands on Gellux gel polish in over 200 Salon Services stores

By Helena Biggs | 4 August 2021

Are you in need of a quick colour fix? Restock your Gellux collection in a flash – as the range is now available in over 200 Salon Services stores nationwide. A whopping 36 of the Salon System Gellux gel polish shades will be available in each store for shoppers to…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Dolled Up, Suffolk

By Callie Iley | 4 August 2021

Dolled Up was established in 2013 by salon owner, Emma Hayes, who took the plunge into the beauty world after being encouraged by her friends. She’d been painting their nails in her spare time, around looking after her two young children, and they recognised her natural skill. “My assistant, Kate…

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Head on a colour adventure with 12 autumn nail shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2021

Nail brand, Light Elegance, is taking nail techs and their clients on a colour journey for autumn with the 12 shades in its Venture into Beauty collection. Inspired by the power of travel and the endless beauty it reveals, the collection features rich warm neutrals, browns, yellows and taupes, taking…

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Mii Cosmetics debuts nailcare & colour range

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2021

Are you ready for some show-stopping nail shades? Mii, the brand launched by Gerrard International in 2011 and famed for its make-up, brow and tanning lines, has expanded into nailcare – owing to the expert knowledge of an industry aficionado. Susan Gerrard, winner of a Scratch Stars Lifetime Achievement Award,…

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