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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…

PM slashes business rates for pubs & clubs – but not beauty salons

By Helena Biggs | 24 July 2026
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Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who was sworn into office on…

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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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