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The Scratch Scoop
The Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events, treatments & news from the nail realm
In the MAIL
Check out the nail & beauty goodies in Scratch’s postbag this month…
The team at Essie sent a box of natural nailcare treats to the Scratch office, including Good As New, a nail surface perfector; To The Rescue damage repair treatment and Hard To Resist – Advanced, a nail strengthener. An abundance of shades in the Gel Couture longwear nail polish formula were also gifted, alongside the handy On A Roll Apricot Cuticle Oil. Products are available via www.essie.co.uk
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How to take high-quality nail photos for social media
Nail tech &photography graduate, Alison McCall of @ali.nail.designs,shares how her degree has helped her master nail photography. She details handy tips for creating eye-catching visuals for social media.
All about The Nail Nexus
Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile’, reveals the benefits of The Nail Nexus: her online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who are keen to become nail professionals and learn a variety of nail art techniques.
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Extreme nail styling &
Scratch Stars Awards
success
Multi award-winning nail artist, educator & founder of HD Professional Nail Systems, Hazel Dixon, offers insight into the creative process behind Scratch’s February cover nails and reflects on career highlights, including being the most decorated Scratch Stars Awards winner. She shares what she loves about the awards and offers competition tips.
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Helena Biggs Editorial & partnerships director
Jess Wilkie Art editor
Rebecca Hitchon Deputy editor
Lilly Delmage News & features writer
Surviving & thriving with the NHBF
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) took over London venue, Electric Space, to host Survive & Thrive with NHBF: Supporting Excellence Through Change. The showcase, attended by Helena, opened with keynote addresses by NHBF president, Amanda Lodge-Stewart, and chief executive, Caroline Larissey. They shared how the Autumn Budget announcements will affect the hair and beauty sectors in the coming months, before moderating two panel discussions. These talks explored potential economic impacts for businesses and ways to adapt, as well as education opportunities and the benefits of apprenticeships.
Awards insights
Are you thinking of entering the Scratch Stars Awards 2025? Entry closes 10 March – so hurry! We’ve provided some handy resources on our website, so you can learn about the judging process, read up on the experiences of past winners and immerse in top tips for nailing your entry. Head to www.scratchmagazine.co.uk/resources or scan here:
What we’re wearing...
Jess has embraced spring with a sage green nail overlay, courtesy of Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel. The Crawley-based pro used The GelBottle Inc shade, V102, for the seasonal manicure.