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COURSE BITES: OPI GelColor Artist Series

By Kat Hill | 27 April 2017

Course Details: Up your nail art game with OPI’s GelColor Artist Series Design Gels and its corresponding training day. Learn how to use the brand’s gel colours, allowing you to unleash your inner artist…

SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sparkle Beauty, Skelmersdale

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career…

Go pretty pink with CRYSTAL PARADE

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2017

Add some girly glamour to your nail services with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. In a handy packet of mixed sized Swarovskis, this collection of No Hot Fix Crystals will…

How to practice nail techniques away from clients

By Katie Barnes | 26 April 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on finding time and tools to practice your techniques… A sentence I hear more than often, especially from…

SELFIE CULTURE drives increase in cosmetics sales

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

The so-called ‘selfie generation’ is helping to increase the sales of cosmetics according to IRI, a leading data provider for retailers and suppliers. Driven by the desire to share images…

CREATE A calm environment with tranquility album

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

Transport your clients into a world of pure tranquillity with the new Power of Zen CD from composer, Stuart Michael. The perfect musical backdrop for your treatment room, the album…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Alexandra Cassells

By Kat Hill | 25 April 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! “I think floral nails for spring will always be popular but the cooler colours and edgier designs keep it…

TECH TALK: Jenny Nagorski

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Jenny Nagorski discusses her nail career and reveals how it felt to be chosen by Sweet Squared and Lecenté to create designs with their products.  When and why did you…

PIXIE LOTT announced as KISS products ambassador

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Singing sensation, Pixie Lott, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador for KISS Products. The role will see her promote KISS nail and lash product ranges in 2017, and she…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Rebecca Abernethy, Matrix Nails and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars finalist, Rebecca Abernathy of Matrix Nails and Beauty, has been wearing this turquoise spring look. “I created these for a trip…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

International Nail Tech Day

A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…