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May the fox be with you: 20-minute Chroma Ink masterclass with Sam Biddle exclusively created for Scratch

By Alex Fox | 30 April 2021

Nail artist Sam Biddle of Be Inspired has created a new, fresh & exclusive to Scratch 20-minute video masterclass on how to use the latest alcohol inks from Chroma Ink. (Scroll to the bottom of page for the video tutorial.) Watch here and see how quite simply by working step…

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First Leoko Cre8tive Cup launches to bring nail techs, artists & brands closer together #collaboratedonthate

By Alex Fox | 29 April 2021

The Leoko Cre8tive Cup has been created by nail tech, Leona Ko-Nkengmo with the support from her Cre8tive Collective team. “This competition is the starting point in to movement that my team and I want to start to tackle the horrendous issue of bullying within the beauty and hair industry,”…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the founder of Glitzy Tips

By Chloe Randall | 29 April 2021

Joanne Jones worked within the nail industry for 19 years as a salon owner and an educator before founding her own nail product range ‘Glitzy Tips’ in 2020. After previously working as a marketing professional before entering the nail industry, Joanne found herself fascinated by the way nail brands such…

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Money Matters: How to protect your nail business & plan recovery

By Guest Writer | 29 April 2021

Ria-Jaine Lincoln, aka The Beauty Accountant, reveals how you can capitalise on a boom in clients and protect, enhance & manage your future wealth… Now the beauty industry has reopened, it can be easy to push bookkeeping and accounts to the side. However, you do not want to miss the…

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Get a taste for technique: new masterclass membership for nail techs

By Alex Fox | 28 April 2021

For over a decade Be Inspired Online has been delivering high quality education to thousands of nail pros with its huge catalogue of courses and range of educators. But for those who aren’t ready to invest in a full course yet still want to learn something new each month, then…

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8 ways to tackle nail industry bullying

By Alex Fox | 27 April 2021

The truth behind a bully – an insight by UK nail tech Leo Ko-Nkengmo   by nail artist & educator, Leo Ko-Nkengmo of The Nail on Sunday blog  The hair and beauty industry has taken a beating this past year alongside other industries. The monotony of the pandemic is a…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt

By Callie Iley | 24 April 2021

Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby during the first lockdown. It became evident that I had a natural flair for creating nails and especially nail art.…

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#NowTrending: Puppy nail art by Amber Green

By Callie Iley | 20 April 2021

Scratch chats to Amber Green of Pop Beauty Norwich about the importance of having an all-inclusive studio and how she created this pretty pooch nail art… I trained in 2015 with a brand that I loved. I worked full time and was doing the nails of a few friends, but…

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Are you ready for the Flower Parade? Welcome 6 Bio Sculpture nail shades

By Chloe Randall | 19 April 2021

Bio Sculpture has announced the launch of its Flower Parade collection. The collection comprises 6 BioGels with matching Gemini Polishes and Colour Stix, ready for spring and summer manicures. The colours available: Cheery Blossom- a delicate baby pink/nude Happy Hydrangea- a dusty berry pink Popping Petals- multi coloured fine glitter…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth

By Callie Iley | 17 April 2021

Scratch chats to Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth about winning Best Gel Nails in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards and being yourself in the nail industry…   I entered the UK Hair and Beauty Awards because I’ve figured over this last year that if you don’t put…

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