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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…

Add some spook to summer with the Summerween nail trend

By Jess Watts | 3 August 2026
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Ghosts wearing bikinis and sipping margaritas? Yes please. Watermelon carving?…

Tiny details, big impact: nail artist shares trending fish French tip nail design

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2026
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Philadelphia-based nail technician, Ariana Nevoienna, has over seven years’ experience in…

Free nail art contest opens for pros in the USA, Canada & Mexico

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2026
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Entry for North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 3…

UK Government supports practical learning with changes to education system

By Jess Watts | 30 July 2026
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UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced fundamental changes to…

What EU allergen labelling changes mean for beauty professionals

By Guest Writer | 30 July 2026
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By Jeremy Freedman, managing director at Guardpack, specialists in wet…

Cuticle oil: what is its purpose & how often should it be applied?

By Scratch Staff | 29 July 2026
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‘Remember to oil your cuticles’ is a phrase we’ve all…

Inside the award-winning Stourbridge nail & beauty salon entering a new era

By Jess Watts | 26 July 2026
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Chantal Chambers joined West Midlands beauty space, Scratch Nail &…

40 spot on polka dot nail designs for summer 2026

By Jess Watts | 26 July 2026
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Dotty digits have been dominating nail trends for a while,…

58 mermaid manicure ideas: nail art contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 July 2026
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for July is…

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