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Welsh-born nail brand, HONA (Home Of Nail Art), has announced an exclusive partnership with UK hair and beauty supplier, Ellisons. Select HONA products can now be purchased via www.ellisons.co.uk, including…
It’s spooky season! For many nail techs, this time of year is an opportunity to get creative with colour, texture and design. To do so, they need an arsenal of…
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, offers up top tips for the festive season… Now is the time to look ahead to Christmas and consider how you will…
On September 29-30, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) showcased its dedication to advancing non-animal testing methods for chemical safety assessment, via training and workshops. The event, which explored…
During each season, certain colours gain popularity. These hues are normally based on events and the general aesthetic of the time of year. Autumn 2025 is epitomised by five distinct…
Jojo Wickens and Leila Monroy, Scratch Stars Awards winners & co-owners of Light Elegance UK, have collaborated to produce LePhine Pro: a nail tool brand that ‘combines thoughtful design, professional…
Don’t just limit pink to Wednesdays: take inspiration from our roundup of oh-so fetch nail designs inspired by iconic teen comedy film and musical, Mean Girls…
Swifties are screaming right now (and that includes me). Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album, revealing the title, track list, cover art and release date. Each of Taylor’s ‘eras’…
Twelve nail pros from across the UK have stripped off for a charity calendar shoot, to raise money for mental health charity, Mind. They’ve stepped outside their comfort zones, roped…
The three winners of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for September are Anna Kubicka, Elysia Harmony and Madeleine Wilkinson. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs…
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Train in Builder Gel with Celebrity Manicurist and our founder, Jenni Draper Take your skills to the next level with…
The Scratch Stars Awards is a prestigious annual event that celebrates excellence, innovation and creativity within the UK&I nail sector. Launched in 2012,…