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Pinterest Predicts 2026 – how 10 top trends will shape nail art

By Jess Watts | 14 December 2025

Social media platform, Pinterest, has unveiled its 2026 trend predictions via annual report, Pinterest Predicts. Here are the top 10 trends for nail lovers to note… 1. Gimme Gummy With…

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25 ways to style silver nails this Christmas

By Jess Watts | 13 December 2025

Hailed as the ‘new neutral’, silver nails are everywhere, with Google reporting a breakout increase in searches over the past few months. Wondering how to wear the hue this festive…

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24 Christmas glittery nail art ideas for sparkle season

By Jess Watts | 12 December 2025

Christmas for nail techs means one thing… glitter! Whether clients opt for minimalist shimmer or full-on festive sparkle, one thing is guaranteed: nail techs will be finding glitter in their…

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Hara Professional unveils Gel Polish Artist of the Year 2025

By Helena Biggs | 12 December 2025

Nail brand, Hara Professional, has unveiled Wigan nail pro, Alyx Olivia Mills, as winner of its 2025 gel polish contest – and a prize worth £2,500. The search for Hara…

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Great British Beauty Clean Up 2026 drives shift towards reusable product packaging

By Scratch Staff | 11 December 2025

March will see the return of The Great British Beauty Clean Up (GBBCU): a nationwide collaboration between retailers, brands and professionals created by the British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition,…

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52 candy-coated Christmas nail ideas to sweeten your holiday style

By Jess Watts | 11 December 2025

Check out entries to the 10 December 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas candy shop. Each…

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Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 December 2025

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Gerrard International, has announced its acquisition of Jessica Cosmetics. The Hertfordshire-based company, founded by manicurist, Susan Gerrard, and her late husband, Ian, has…

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5 ways to wear Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026 on nails

By Jess Watts | 10 December 2025

Global colour authority, Pantone, has revealed its hotly anticipated Color of the Year for 2026, and it might surprise you… Cloud Dancer is set to be 2026’s star shade, with…

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30 short Christmas nail designs that are set to stun

By Jess Watts | 9 December 2025

Who says short nails can’t rock amazing art? Embrace dazzling digits this Christmas, no matter how small the canvas… Check out our roundup of short styles for creative Christmas claws!

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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