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Concert nail art ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 July 2023

Check out entries to the 5 July 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: concert claws. Each design was…

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Hibiscus nails: The Y2k-inspired twist on floral nails

By Callie Iley | 6 July 2023

Give your summer nail style a Y2k twist with hibiscus nail art! Step into a tropical paradise of 00’s nostalgia with our roundup of reader designs below…

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BABTAC calls for nail & beauty professionals to create gender inclusive salon spaces

By Chloe Randall | 5 July 2023

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched its best practice salon document, to educate salon owners and beauty professionals on the importance of creating a gender…

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10 blueberry milk nail designs to inspire your clients with the latest trend

By Chloe Randall | 3 July 2023

Nail trends are constantly on the move and the latest trend to enter the nail scene are blueberry milk nails, think baby blue but rebranded! The colour has popped up…

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Brighten up summer styling with these 25 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 2 July 2023

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon nail art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

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The battle for 2023’s Scratch Stars titles plays out in London at action-packed judging day

By Helena Biggs | 2 July 2023

Finalists in eight of the 18 Scratch Stars Awards categories for 2023 travelled to London to show off their nail knowledge and handiwork to 20 judges on Wednesday 28 June,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Lilli Pullman of Lilli Paintz 

By Callie Iley | 1 July 2023

A lover of all things bright, bold & outrageous, Sevenoaks-based nail artist, Lilli Pullman, reveals the details of her creative endeavours & shares her plans for the future of Lilli…

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Master the Barbiecore nail trend with OPI’s 9 Barbie the Movie shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 July 2023

OPI has joined forces with Warner Bros. and Mattel to bring the feel-good energy of highly anticipated film, Barbie, to nails. The OPI Barbie the Movie collection’s shade names were…

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Townhouse serves up manicures to British tennis players for Wimbledon

By Chloe Randall | 30 June 2023

Townhouse has unveiled its Nail it on Court campaign, in honour of the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament. The initiative sees Townhouse offering all Great British tennis players complimentary manicures to ensure…

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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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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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