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3 simple ways to paint French tips using nail polish or gel polish

By Marie-Louise Coster | 23 May 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares three methods to perfect the French manicure… A nail style that never loses popularity is the French manicure, but as a service, it often terrifies nail techs. There are many ways to achieve French tips and with practice, you will find a way that suits you.…

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The nail techs who went from online friends to podcast hosts

By Lilly Delmage | 23 May 2025

Nail techs, Rachel Coast and Evie Glows, started out as online friends within a nail tech community, and have since launched their podcast, The Nail Files. Describing the podcast as ‘relatable, uplifting and a way to facilitate connection’, the duo is passionate about entertaining nail techs with relatable and humorous content. The pair spoke to…

Nail art bundle worth over £150 up for grabs in fairytale-themed nail contest

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 May 2025

The May Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be in with a chance of…

UK beauty industry & MPs announce initiatives to improve UV safety

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 May 2025

With new UK melanoma skin cancer cases projected to rise to around 26,500 each year by 2038, the beauty industry is uniting to spearhead positive change. The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has coordinated the UV Safety Initiative to increase knowledge of suncare, SPF and the risks of UV radiation. It is supported by companies including…

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Be inspired by these 61 encapsulated nail art designs

By Lilly Delmage | 22 May 2025

Check out entries to the 21 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Encapsulation Creations. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

15 stylish Gemini nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday

Celebrate the Gemini season with chic and playful designs inspired…

Devon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon

“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at…

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My client’s nautical-themed manicure went viral on her cruise ship holiday

Manchester nail tech, Natalie Reay, and her client, Joanne Darby, spent over twelve months planning Joanne’s nail design for her…

Survey highlights resilience of UK hair & beauty businesses

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its April State of the Industry survey results, which show that…

Sustainability tips: 5 ways to be a water-wise beauty business

Green Salon Collective explains how you can value and protect water in your beauty business… The Collective was founded in…

Introducing Saviour™: an expert-built brand to support nail & skin health & repair

Nail expert, educator & Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award finalist 2025, Theresa Foddering, offers Scratch an exclusive insight into the launch…

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3 simple ways to paint French tips using nail polish or gel polish

Be inspired by these 61 encapsulated nail art designs

15 stylish Gemini nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday

18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see

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Square nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape

Nail tutorial: hibiscus flower nail art in 5 easy steps

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EVENTS

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

New to gel polish or need a refresher? Want to upgrade your skills and learn with OPI’s newest gel innovation? Our Intelli-gel system offers time saving technology to enhance your treatment offering. Includes theory knowledge, prep, application, removal. Locations nationwide. You need to hold a qualification in manicure to attend this class.Please arrive with bare nails so you can experience the gel for yourself.Accredited by ABT You must hold a…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

TBP Beauty Educators E-Summit

By Scratch Staff | 2 February 2025

Not only are you sharing your expertise and knowledge but you also inspire and empower the next generation of professionals. Beauty educators take on great responsibility requiring dedication, expertise, and commitment. As an educator it is key to keep up to date with industry trends and insights. This can be really easy to do as a service provider but as an educator there is very little CPD targeted towards improving…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

By Scratch Staff | 15 April 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on August 16-17 at the luxurious Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence. With a mission to elevate beauty industry standards in Cambodia and the region, this two-day event brings together elite professionals, educators, competitors and brands from around the world. Organised by Erika Ramonaite, the KBC Awards is not just a…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

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OPI GELevate Launch Event- HULL

By Scratch Staff | 19 May 2025

Join us for the launch of OPI’s newest innovation, Gelevate which will ‘BUILD’ your nail business and open up a wider OPI service menu within your salon. The event will include an introduction and demonstration, networking, try me session and Q&A. As always there will be a fabulous OPI goody bag to take home with you. There is the option of a Stay and play afternoon session following the event…

OPI Intelli – gel – Huddersfield – West Yorkshire

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

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TBP Beauty Summer Soireé

By Scratch Staff | 2 February 2025

Step outside with the Trusted Beauty Professionals community this summer! This summer, The TBP Community are heading outdoors for an exclusive Summer Soirée designed for Beauty Professionals. We’re hosting a small, relaxed networking event for professionals across the beauty industry. Whether you’re a beauty educator, service provider, or work alongside beauty brands, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded individuals. Join us, in Fulham on Monday…