THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
Amanda Lodge-Stewart announced as NHBF president
Amanda Lodge-Stewart, director of apprenticeship training provider, Link Training Academy, Huddersfield, has been unveiled as the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s president. Previously vice president at the organisation, Amanda has…
Read More
Bring 00s nostalgia to clients’ nails with HONA’s That’s Hot art gel collection
Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, unveils its Y2k-inspired art gel collection, That’s Hot, taking its Detail Paint product range to over 15o shades. The HONA Detail Paint art…
Read More
Nail Tech Talk: Hannah Miles of Nails By Han
Sheffield-based tech, Hannah Miles of Nails By Han, sits down with Scratch to share her nail journey and her 2023 career goals. Hannah’s interest in nails was sparked at around…
Read More
Independent study finds UV nail lamps do not cause cancer
The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety (NMC) has announced its support of an independent study that demonstrates that UV (ultraviolet) nail lamps are safe and do…
Read More
40 pop art nail ideas that are seriously trending
The pop art nail trend has seemingly popped out of nowhere, dominating our Instagram feeds in a variety of colours and styles. Check out some of our readers’ designs that…
Read More
Nail Tech Talk: Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box
Scratch chats to Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box about his Scratch Star Award win, career journey & goals for the industry… What sparked your interest in nails? I had…
Read More
BABTAC launches T.I.M.E initiative to help consumers identify safe beauty services
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) hosted an event at the Houses of Parliament on 26 January to mark the launch of T.I.M.E, an initiative to help…
Read More
Salon in the Spotlight: Angelic Nails by Emmie, Maesteg, South Wales
Maesteg-based nail tech, Emmie Williams, showcases her Y2k-inspired salon space, Angelic Nails by Emmie. Emmie Williams initially undertook her nail training in Ireland with Crystal Nails, qualifying in 2014, then…
Read More
Love Island 2023: Nail looks revealed
ITV2’s Love Island is back for 2023 for a winter season and this time, singles are seeking love in a villa in South Africa. Ahead of the launch, Bristol-based tech,…
Read More
Read the latest issue
FOLLOW US
28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…
Read More