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Cat eye & velvet nails: what’s the difference & how are they created?

By Jess Watts | 4 September 2026
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2026 has seen textured nails such as cat eye and…

Spot-on cosy season styling: 99 autumnal polka dot nail designs

By Jess Watts | 3 September 2026
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Check out entries to the 2 September 2026 nail art…

Bedazzled nails: 40 ways to style the sparkly nail art trend

By Jess Watts | 3 September 2026
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Glitzy, glamorous and endlessly customisable: bedazzled nails have it all.…

34 autumn French tip nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 1 September 2026
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Autumnal French tips are trending, with nail enthusiasts opting for…

Nailympia San Antonio 2026: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2026
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Premiere Beauty Shows hosted the fourth iteration of Nailympia San…

Beauty business mentor reveals the realities of underpricing & how to charge your worth

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 31 August 2026
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Nail business mentor & Scratch online columnist, Hannah Clayton, discusses the…

From sweet shop to salon: the Ringwood beauty studio with transformation at its core

By Jess Watts | 29 August 2026
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Gemmy Jay Nail Artist & Training Academy is a space…

From salon owner to nail product founder: brand sees demand from 1,000+ businesses

By Helena Biggs | 28 August 2026
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Melissa Wright has experienced almost every facet of the nail…

Relocating your beauty business: 10 tips for a successful salon move

By Guest Writer | 27 August 2026
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Suffolk-based nail tech & Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of…

Lavender milk manicure: the unexpected nail colour trend for autumn/winter 2026

By Jess Watts | 27 August 2026
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Autumn is approaching, which means a shift towards burgundy and…

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