THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Pride icons

Techs share Pride icons on nails for #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 June 2023

Check out entries to the 21 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Pride icons. Each design was…

Read More
Chloe web newsfeature template 1200x800px (88)

Annual leave & the nail professional – do you take enough?

By Chloe Randall | 22 June 2023

A recent analysis by Simply Business and Mental Health At Work, a programme curated by mental health charity Mind to support workplace mental health, revealed that 73% of SME owners take fewer than…

Read More
Mindfulness

How to incorporate mindfulness into your beauty services

By Guest Writer | 21 June 2023

Salon System educator, Lisa Stone, who achieved a meditation qualification after using the practice to support her mental health, shares how mindfulness techniques can be used in your beauty business……

Read More
Scratch snap june 2023 winner

Check out the fun & fruity entries into June 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2023

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail designs inspired by ‘Fruit Salad’ in the bid to win a prize from…

Read More
Scratch snap june 2023 winner

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June 2023

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Samantha Outten. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail…

Read More
Chloe web newsfeature template 1200x800px (87)

10 of the sweetest candy nail designs you need to try

By Chloe Randall | 19 June 2023

To mark National Candy Month, we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest nail designs inspired by our favourite sweets. Yum!

Read More
Hslot header

Daydreaming of nail inspo for Love On Tour? Check out these 25 Harry Styles-inspired designs

By Callie Iley | 18 June 2023

It’s Harry Styles season! Get your nails HSLOT-ready with our roundup of reader designs below…

Read More
Cherie whitlock of ma cherie nail tech talk header

Nail Tech Talk: Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie

By Callie Iley | 17 June 2023

With dreams of one day owning her own luxury nail salon, Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie shares her next steps in her career & reveals what she loves most about…

Read More
Artistic builder + rubber base

Artistic Nail Design unveils 2 structure gel products to build & strengthen nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 June 2023

Artistic Nail Design has extended its range of structure gels with the launch of a Brush-On Builder Gel and Rubber Base Coat – which is available in three shades. The…

Read More
Sept 2025 low res cover web scratch

Read the latest issue

Scratch aug issue sidebar ad

FOLLOW US

Vagaro iconic 25 festival

iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

Read More
Beauty trends & innovations conference 2025 logo

Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

Read More