McLaren Formula 1-themed nail art offered in The GelBottle Inc collaboration

By Lilly Delmage | 5 July 2025

Female-founded nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has teamed up with Mastercard to offer McLaren Formula 1 fans a unique way to support the racing team – via McLaren Racing nail art. A five-day TGB pop-up nail bar has been set up at London’s Style Of Our Own (SOOO) store, a retail concept on Regent…

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Create Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created

By Lilly Delmage | 5 July 2025

To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we asked our TikTok followers to share their favourite nail design they’ve ever created! Browse their responses below…

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Scratch Stars Awards 2025: finalists share their dazzling manicures for nail industry party

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 July 2025

The biggest event in the nail industry calendar: The Scratch Stars Party, takes place on 6 July, bringing together nail industry professionals for a night of fun and announcing the esteemed winners of the Scratch Stars Awards 2025. Finalists from the 18 awards categories have been getting in the party spirit by sharing the nail…

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Beginner-friendly nail art: 20 simple summer designs to try

By Lilly Delmage | 4 July 2025

Are you a newbie tech wanting to branch into nail art? Whether a beginner nail artist or a nail lover seeking a subtle summer manicure, we’ve put together 20 beginner-friendly nail designs to inspire. Check out our range of simple summer nail art below…

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TGB Academy launches online learning platform for nail techs

By Lilly Delmage | 3 July 2025

TGB Academy from The GelBottle Inc has launched an online learning platform for nail professionals seeking education that is ‘flexible, accessible and comprehensive’. The education hub enables nail professionals at all stages of their careers to learn and refine their skills on their own schedules and terms. It offers a wide range of content, including:…

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What are brush-on builder gel & BIAB™ nails?

Brush-on builder gel is an ever-popular request at the nail…

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Get party-ready with 29 Scratch Stars Party-inspired nail designs

Check out entries to the 2 July 2025 nail art…

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OTHER STORIES

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Looking for a sweet summer nail trend? Here are 20 ice cream manicures for inspiration

What screams summer more than ice cream? Nail enthusiasts are taking inspiration from the refreshing treat for nail art, with…

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Nail Biting Picking

How to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit

Natural nail specialists share tips for nail biting and picking clients… Why do people bite and pick at their nails…

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Milky white nails

44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use sheer,…

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UK beauty industry grew four times faster than overall economy in 2024

The British Beauty Council has published its Value of Beauty report 2025, revealing a significant increase in the personal care…

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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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