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40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 10 October 2025

Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles to inspire…

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5 ways nail techs can prioritise their mental health when clients offload

By Guest Writer | 9 October 2025

Health psychologist, Dr Ravi Gill, explores how nail technicians can create a safe space for clients to offload, while prioritising their own mental health. Nail appointments offer an opportunity for…

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Programme launches to help beauty pros build successful careers as business coaches

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 October 2025

Beauty business mentor, Layla Tourh, has launched certification programme, Coach The Coach™, to help pros make a difference via business coaching. Providing the ‘tools, strategies and mindset shifts you need to…

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21 nail designs for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Jess Watts | 9 October 2025

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an incredibly important campaign which aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Check out entries to the 8 October 2025 nail art challenge…

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Step inside the Bristol nail salon prioritising care, calm & confidence

By Jess Watts | 8 October 2025

Molly Gregory began nail tech life as a mobile pro, upon qualifying in 2018. After deciding that she wanted a base to work from, she successfully applied to work at…

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Halloween Mix & Match Nails

25 ghoulishly good Halloween mix & match nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 8 October 2025

Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spook-tacular nail looks below…

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Nail tool brand, MUSE, empowers techs through quality, consistency & community

By Jess Watts | 7 October 2025

Nail technician & educator, Becci Hollis, shares her journey launching nail tool brand, MUSE. Becci Hollis has been part of the nail industry for 11 years. Originally training as a…

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British Beauty Week returns for 2025, spotlighting the ‘Future of Beauty’

By Alex Fox | 7 October 2025

The British Beauty Council has announced the return of British Beauty Week, running 20-26 October 2025, with a packed programme of events designed to showcase the industry’s creativity, innovation and influence.…

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Ellisons partners with HONA nail brand to distribute bestselling professional products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 October 2025

Welsh-born nail brand, HONA (Home Of Nail Art), has announced an exclusive partnership with UK hair and beauty supplier, Ellisons. Select HONA products can now be purchased via www.ellisons.co.uk, including…

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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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