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50 nail art ideas to turn up the heat this August

By Jess Watts | 10 August 2026
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August marks the final full month of summer, making it…

Surfside nails are trending: what are they & how can they be styled for summer?

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2026
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Beverage-inspired nail trends show no signs of slowing down. The…

The Bridgend beauty salon built on creativity, confidence & colour

By Jess Watts | 8 August 2026
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If you’ve ever stepped into a beauty salon and thought,…

Can a manicure last 7 weeks? The truth from a nail expert

By Guest Writer | 8 August 2026
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Sarah Akhtyrska is an international nail competitor, Nailympia winner, educator, judge & speaker.…

What are Pucci nails & why are they trending?

By Jess Watts | 7 August 2026
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Pucci print is everywhere at the moment – from clothing…

My social media was hacked – here’s what it taught me about marketing my nail business

By Guest Writer | 6 August 2026
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The Nail Hub education coordinator, Victoria Taylor, reveals how a…

Embrace the ‘Colour of the Year’ with 65 trending teal nail designs

By Jess Watts | 6 August 2026
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According to trend forecaster, WGSN, and colour system company, Coloro,…

Nail pros share how to achieve the perfect chrome application

By Scratch Staff | 4 August 2026
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Chrome designs have become a staple style for anyone looking…

The GelBottle Inc relaunches Club TGB loyalty programme for nail pros

By Jess Watts | 4 August 2026
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Nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has reintroduced Club TGB…

Ingrown nails & greenies: how to manage them as a nail tech

By Scratch Staff | 3 August 2026
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Have clients presented you with conditions like ingrown nails or…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Scratch Stars Awards: practical judging day

Finalists in the following nine Scratch Stars Awards categories will battle it out in a live practical competition, followed by…

The Scratch Stars Party

It’s the standout industry celebration of the year, and one that’s talked about for months after the dancefloor clears. Set…

Nailympia London

Nailympia London – powered by Scratch, will take pace 10 and 11 October at the Professional Beauty trade show, ExCel…

Nailympia San Antonio

Nailympia San Antonio – powered by Scratch, will take place 29 and 30 August 2027 at the Premiere San Antonio…

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