Scratch Magazine – December 2025 From the editor News & views THE HOT List THE Scratch Scoop: Events & antics across the industry NORTH AMERICA’S Star Nail Artist: check out the 25 entries for challenge 1 How to build your business beautifully: a focus on energy resetting BEHIND THE GRAM: info about nailists making their mark on social media The Social Scene: what makes a video watchable? Breaking Down Barriers: Left-handed nail pros Art with Jark: Seasonal gel polish step-by-step From dish to digits: food-focused nail inspo NAILS THE Wright way: interview with Denise Wright Formulas for Success: how to maximise on the busy festive season Through the Keyhole: inside pretty salon setups Nailympia COMPETITION NEWS: San Antonio results The good & the glamorous: meet the uni graduate who used 5,000 nail tips for his final fashion project Star & Saviour: Get to know Scratch Stars Awards winner & brand owner, Theresa Foddering FASHION WEEK FOCUS: What styles stormed the SS26 runways? Retail revenue: Unwrapped Karma CHAMELEON Fingernails in Focus: Wicked-themed designs NAIL Clippings STAR Quality: the importance of competition feedback with Anastasia Totty Mineral mani magic: all about the Japanese manicure
