Sarah R

MANI MONDAY: Milk bath

By Sophie Nutt | 29 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspirations this mani Monday! Not all summer nail looks have to be bold or vibrant, as Sarah R (aka @therealmrsgrey) proves with this delicate and on-trend milk bath design. Owner of Nail Stamping Queen UK, Sarah created these soft nails with…

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Kayley Cairns Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 28 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears arctic ice stiletto nails accompanied by glistening embellishments. “These nails were created using Pro Impressions stiletto tips and liquid and powder. As I’ve been super busy I chose to use tips instead of sculpting as…

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Lisa Army

Themed ball to be held in aid of Lisa’s Army charity

By Helena Biggs | 28 July 2019

Lisa Wells, founder of the Lisa’s Army charity, will be hosting a ball to raise funds for those affected by cancer. Lisa, an educator for INK London, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2017 at the age of 32, shortly after giving birth to her second daughter. She reveals:…

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Lash Perfect Lash Pop

Brighten up retail displays with Lash Perfect Lash Pops

By Helena Biggs | 25 July 2019

Add some pops of colour and style to your retail display with the Lash Perfect Lash Pops, a capsule collection of strip lashes available in four styles. Inspired by flowers, Rose Red, Pink Peony, Scarlett Poppy and White Rose present a range of varying looks – from light and fluffy…

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Katie Barnes Scratch Stars 19 1

What it takes to become & remain a successful nail technician

By Katie Barnes | 23 July 2019

Becoming a nail technician is often a career choice that is snubbed and looked down upon. It is often perceived as ‘just painting nails’. Anyone that has ever tried to paint nails well, will appreciate that this is a skill in itself. This element is just the tip of the…

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Katie Ru

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 23 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals fun 90s trends are proving popular with her clients. “Lately I’ve been feeling like the 90s are having a huge comeback at my nail desk. My clients are loving all the…

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Pink Geode

MANI MONDAY: Pink geode

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some inspiration this mani Monday! A twist on the marble trend, we are loving this pink geode nail look by Emily Platt. The super cute design was prepped with Navy Professional tools, Ethel and Helen, and painted with The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB…

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Ssas19 Winners Revealed

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Scratch Stars Awards 2019

By Helena Biggs | 21 July 2019

The winners of the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards 2019 were revealed at a glittering ceremony in London on Sunday 21 July. Over 350 guests gathered at Proud, Embankment, to enjoy a fun-filled evening hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, with performances from R&B boy band, Damage and an incredible acrobat. The evening…

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Untitled Design

A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell

By Scratch Staff | 18 July 2019

Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips,…

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Untitled Design

Add a fruity finish to manicures with Crystal Nails Mojito Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 18 July 2019

Finish nail treatments with this fruity Mojito Cream from Crystal Nails UK. Ideal for the summer months and pre-holiday manicures, ensure clients are in the mood with the scented body lotion boasting the fragrance of a mojito. As well as emitting a lime-mint fragrance, the Mojito Cream contains an array…

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