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Brighton nail artist: mixed media allows me to create nail art with greater impact

By Lilly Delmage | 13 June 2025

Get to know Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year finalist 2025, Sabre van Dijk, in an exclusive interview on her career journey and why she applied for the competition… Tell us about your nail journey… I’ve studied art for as long as I can remember: Photography at the University of the Arts London, followed…

Saddle up for cowboycore: 30+ Western nail looks to help you rock the trend

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 June 2025

Howdy nail enthusiasts! Western-inspired styling trend, cowboycore, is riding high: helped by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour and endorsements from celebrities like Hailey Bieber. It’s no surprise that the trend is influencing nail art choices, from pops of cow print to intricate cowboy boots and hats. Check out our roundup of Western nail inspiration from pros…

Submit your tropical nail art for the chance to WIN a £350+ Gelish prize

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 June 2025

The June 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…

Pedicure tips: how nail techs can safely support clients with diabetes

By Scratch Staff | 12 June 2025

According to charity, Diabetes UK, approximately 6% of the UK population suffers from diabetes. Learning about the condition and how to accommodate it is key to making diabetic clients feel safe and able to enjoy their nail experiences. Here, we explore how the condition can affect clients and what you need to consider as a…

Rose nail art designs: 15 ways to style June’s birth flower

By Lilly Delmage | 12 June 2025

Whether you have a June birthday and want to showcase your birth flower, or you’re a hopeless romantic who adores the rose, we’ve rounded up designs to inspire your perfect petal manicure. Check them out below…

38 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani

Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour…

Doncaster nail & beauty salon owner: Offering waxing has elevated my business & filled my diary

Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2022 & 2025 finalist,…

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Community chat: 3 networking groups for nail pros

Are you seeking support from fellow nail techs? Do you want access to hundreds of tutorials to inspire your creativity?…

Timely salon software unveils nail artist, Jessica White, as brand ambassador

Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2025, Jessica White, has been announced as Timely UK brand ambassador.…

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Pinterest reveals the top 7 nail trends for summer 2025

Social media platform, Pinterest, has released another of its trend-identifying reports highlighting the top nail trends for summer 2025. Here…

Award-winning nail tech: How I’ve found success despite suffering with fibromyalgia

Kirsty Brown is the owner of Paintbrush Nails, Stirling, Scotland, which is the Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year…

NAIL ART INSPO

Award-winning LGBTQ+ nail artist: 5 steps to create a blooming Pride rainbow nail

Saddle up for cowboycore: 30+ Western nail looks to help you rock the trend

Rose nail art designs: 15 ways to style June’s birth flower

38 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani

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Coral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour

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Nail techs create 50 earth-inspired nail art designs for World Environment Day

Click here for all nail art inspo

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…

Nail Order Sunday Service Event

By Scratch Staff | 28 May 2025

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all: talks and masterclasses from influential industry figures, networking, interactive experiences and of course, a party. Here is what you can expect from the day*: Daytime 10.30am to 5pm at Fazeley Studios, Birmingham, B5 5SE Guest Speakers Robbie Tomkins – Secrets of a Celebrity Manicurist Zoya Mac – Content Creation and…

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…