Posts by Jess Watts
20 festive Jellycat nail designs for cute Christmas claws
Jellycat toys are renowned for their cute faces, soft bodies and general cuddliness. The Christmas range boasts characters from Jolly Gingerbread Fred, to Eldo Elf and classic Bartholomew Bear in a snow suit. Why not translate the loveable energy of these toys to festive fingertips? Here are 20 nail designs to inspire the cutest Christmas…
Read MoreRevealed: the most-searched nail trends of winter 2025
Beauty and wellness booking platform, Fresha, has revealed 2025’s top winter nail trends. Let’s take a look at them… (All search statistics mentioned are from the period between October 2024 – September 2025.) Milky nails With 444,900 searches, the top-ranking nail trend of the season, milky nails, is a twist on the classic ‘clean girl’…
Read MoreImportant December dates for your nail & beauty business
Prepare your business for the month of December with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-24th: Scratch-vent Scratch-vent brings you a 24-day sleigh ride of surprises! Each day leading up to Christmas, a new prize is waiting to be unwrapped behind a magical Scratch-vent door. Simply head to www.scratchmagazine.co.uk, open the door of the day,…
Read MoreInside the Kent nail studio where calm meets creativity
Chloe May Boyce began her beauty career 12 years ago, training at her local college. Over a decade later, she is a successful nail artist & educator who has worked with Vogue and at London Fashion Week, and she owns home salon, CMB Studio. Scratch spoke to Chloe about what makes her space so special……
Read More38 cherry red nail designs & products for autumn/winter 2025
Pinterest Reports shares that searches for ‘dark cherry red’ have increased by 235% over the last three years, and it looks as though the classic colour is back with a vengeance for autumn/winter. Cherry red nails are a recurring staple during the latter end of the year. The deep red hue characterises the colder months…
Read MoreDo nails need to breathe?
One of the most common misconceptions in the nail world is the idea that nails need to ‘breathe’. To support understanding, let’s take a look at the science behind the topic… Whether you’re a regular at a salon or someone who enjoys using nail polish to do your own manis, it’s likely that you’ve heard…
Read More12 nail styles for Sagittarius season
Sagittarius season spans from 22 November to 21 December, and is the ninth astrological sign in the zodiac. Sagittarians are known for being enthusiastic and optimistic, often demonstrating extroverted qualities. Boasting turquoise as its gemstone, Sagittarius is typically associated with freedom and exploration. Here are 12 nail styles that epitomise the fire sign…
Read MoreCynthia Erivo’s top 10 nail looks from the Wicked press tours
Featured image courtesy of Instagram.com/clawzbydior_ Partial to a long, highly stylised nail, Cynthia Erivo defies gravity with every set she wears. We have a trio of nail techs to thank for the actress’ show-stopping claws during the promotion of Wicked and Wicked: For Good: Mycah Dior (@clawzbydior_), Shea Osei (@shadesofshea_) and Rose Hackle (@rosedoesmynails). We’ve…
Read MoreTop 2025 advent calendars for nail enthusiasts
Add some sparkle to your Christmas countdown with advent calendars designed for nail lovers! It’s that time of year again, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what digit delights can be found behind these advent calendar doors… OPI House of OPI’cing Mini Advent Calendar Candy-inspired colour accumulates to form the House of OPI’cing…
Read More30 Christmas cat eye nail designs for festive feline fingertips
Check out entries to the 19 November 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas cat eye. 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.
Read MoreLondon College of Beauty Therapy appoints Caroline Neville MBE as patron
The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), one of the UK’s ‘largest specialist, further education funded training colleges’, has announced the appointment of Caroline Neville MBE as its first patron. Caroline is a founding member of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), which has been promoting the beauty industry since 1992 and has over 10,500 beauty professional…
Read MoreReport reveals beauty industry’s financial fragility
A report co-released by booking and payments platform, Timely, and The Curve – a specialist financial education provider, has uncovered the fragility of Britain’s hair and beauty industry. The research paper calls for increased assistance for entrepreneurs and the 95% of beauty businesses classed as ‘microbusinesses’ in the industry. Titled, ‘Is Beauty On The Brink?…
Read MoreStep inside the Devon beauty salon dedicated to the client experience
Torquay-based nail tech, Olivia Puskas, began her industry journey in 2016, studying a level 2 qualification in Nail Treatments. The course covered mani and pedi services, as well as enhancements, nail art, client care and more. This stood Olivia in good stead to launch her career, and in 2022, she further developed her skills through…
Read MoreSparkle season: the Christmas nail collections you need for 2025
Lead image courtesy of OPI, featuring the Good Enough to Treat Collection. Christmas is coming, which means it’s time to get your hands on fun festive nail collections. To help you sleigh the season in style, we have rounded up 10 yuletide launches that are sure to inspire merry manis and Christmassy claws… Andreia Professional…
Read MoreNewcastle nail tech to take on 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ challenge for charity
Over the four years since becoming a nail tech, Lucy Walton (@skullenluce) has achieved a lot: from working at London Fashion Week to national campaigns with Dr Martens and celebrity BAFTA nail looks. Now, she is adding one more milestone to that list: a 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ for charity. From 28-29 November 2025, Lucy – a…
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