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How to remove hard gel from nails without an E-file
Justyna Pryke, Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year 2015 & 2025, serves up a step-by-step guide to removing hard gel enhancements safely and effectively. Removing hard gel manually (without…
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Glitterbels appoints nail industry icon, Jan Arnold, as executive advisor
Jan Arnold, co-founder of nail brand, CND™, has been appointed as executive advisor to Glitterbels. Boasting over four decades’ experience at the helm of CND™, Jan Nordstrom Arnold has played a…
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Sustainable beauty: Here’s how to recycle your nail salon waste
With a number of day-to-day considerations to navigate, how you manage your salon waste can often be pushed to the back of your mind. But it’s easier than you think…
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The TPO ban: what it means for nail professionals & brands
On 1 September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), an ingredient commonly found in nail gel formulas, was banned for use in products made and placed within the EU cosmetics market.…
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5 nail trends spotted at New York Fashion Week SS26
Lead photo credit: Instagram.com/naominailsnyc Autumn might be making an entrance, but it’s time to think about spring/summer, as the Fashion Week SS26 season has kicked off with New York Fashion…
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How to remove gel polish safely without damaging nails
Gel polish overlays should not cause any damage to nails. As award-winning nail artist, Katie Clark (née Barnes), has previously written for Scratch, natural nail damage can occur as a…
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50 timeless tortoiseshell nail art ideas
Tortoiseshell patterns offer a chic take on animal print nail art, fitting an array of styles from block finishes and feature nails to French tips. Check out our roundup of…
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Tie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs
Everyone wants to feel their best on their wedding day, but we know that planning wedding looks can be overwhelming. So, Scratch has put together a list of marital manicures…
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Weak, brittle or ridged natural nails? An expert shares treatment tips
Nail industry veteran, Marian Newman BEM, shares top tips for caring for weak, brittle and ridged natural nails… Weak nails A client may have thin and weak nails as a…
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