What are guava nails: the fruit-inspired summer trend loved by Vanessa Hudgens?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 July 2025

Fruit nails have been dominating our social media feeds this summer – but there’s one fruit in particular that’s making a big impact on the nail world, and that’s the guava. For those that don’t know, guava is a fruit native to Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. It is characterised by its…

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Going to Oasis Live ’25? Check out 20+ gig-ready nail art designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 July 2025

Oasis mania is in full swing, as the Britpop band embarks on its world reunion tour, and fans have been sporting bucket hats, Adidas clothing and supersonic nail styles to mark the occasion. If you’re after Oasis-themed nail inspo, look no further than our roundup of designs from pros on Instagram…

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Sea-inspired nails are trending: make a splash with these 88 nail art ideas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 July 2025

Check out entries to the 16 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Marine Manis. 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.

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BABTAC expands Beauty Collective of experts in mission to improve industry standards

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 July 2025

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has announced 12 new members to its Beauty Collective. The group of over 30 experts across the beauty, business and education sectors is focused on championing professionalism, supporting new and established pros, improving consumer care, plus enhancing the beauty industry’s reputation and trust among consumers. It…

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SPF: what is it & how does it protect the skin?

By Lilly Delmage | 14 July 2025

‘Remember to use SPF!‘ – it’s a commonly used phrase, but what does SPF mean? Here’s everything you need to know… What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and the number that follows suggests how long a suncream or product is likely to protect the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.…

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60 chrome nail ideas to help you stay on-trend in 2025

Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a long…

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Serve up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas

Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail…

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OTHER STORIES

Feet Poses

6 feet poses to nail pedi photos

Footlogix & Artistic Nail Design brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded…

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Nail growth

Nail science: how they grow & what makes them grow faster

Although it may sound like there’s no rhyme or reason to how nails grow, award-winning nail tech & founder of…

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15 polka dot nails: summer 2025’s celebrity-approved nail art trend

From Hailey Bieber’s butter yellow dots to Sabrina Carpenter’s neutral take on the trend, A-listers are enjoying this simple yet…

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EVENTS

OPI GELevate Builder Course – London

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

This conversion course is for nail professionals already using a builder gel or hard gel system, we will help refine your technique, refresh you in how to build the perfect nail structure and educate you in the system, more importantly how to maintain the enhancements you create. We will also show the GelColor finishing option. Apply tips in no time with tailor made, MicroEtched tips that are prepped and ready…

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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…

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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…

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OPI GELevate Builder Course – London

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

This conversion course is for nail professionals already using a builder gel or hard gel system, we will help refine your technique, refresh you in how to build the perfect nail structure and educate you in the system, more importantly how to maintain the enhancements you create. We will also show the GelColor finishing option. Apply tips in no time with tailor made, MicroEtched tips that are prepped and ready…

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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…

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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…

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OPI GELevate Builder Course – Crewe, Cheshire

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

This conversion course is for nail professionals already using a builder gel or hard gel system, we will help refine your technique, refresh you in how to build the perfect nail structure and educate you in the system, more importantly how to maintain the enhancements you create. We will also show the GelColor finishing option. Apply tips in no time with tailor made, MicroEtched tips that are prepped and ready…

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OPI GELevate Foundation Builder Gel Course – Manchester

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

New to builder gel and adding length? OPI Gelevate is a 4 in 1 product which can be used as a builder, as an overlay on natural nails or with full coverage tips or sculpting forms to extend the length and be infilled. You will learn the basics, including proper prep and theory. This class will give you the foundation you need to create beautiful nails and maintain them, including…

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OPI GELevate Foundation Builder Gel Course – London

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

New to builder gel and adding length? OPI Gelevate is a 4 in 1 product which can be used as a builder, as an overlay on natural nails or with full coverage tips or sculpting forms to extend the length and be infilled. You will learn the basics, including proper prep and theory. This class will give you the foundation you need to create beautiful nails and maintain them, including…

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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…

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