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50 trending nail art ideas for November 2026

By Jess Watts | 1 November 2026
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November is the ultimate ‘in between month’ – while Halloween…

The mother-daughter nail tech duo celebrating 21 years of salon success

By Jess Watts | 31 October 2026
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Twenty-one years ago, Abigail Hynes opened the first dedicated nail…

30 ways to style the jelly nail trend for autumn/winter 2026

By Jess Watts | 31 October 2026
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Jelly nails have grown in popularity thanks to their versatility…

20 trending sapphire nail styles to celebrate the winter season

By Jess Watts | 31 October 2026
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As winter begins, jewel tones are experiencing a renaissance, with…

Pillbox nails are the retro twist on French tips – here are 40 designs to try

By Jess Watts | 30 October 2026
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Fancy a funky French tip with a retro twist? Pillbox…

How to nail your social media game: 18 tips from nail influencers

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 October 2026
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Want to boost your engagement and connect with more people…

99 nail designs inspired by your favourite animated characters

By Jess Watts | 29 October 2026
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Check out entries to the 28 October 2026 nail art…

45 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 29 October 2026
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Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable…

Autumn Budget 2026: 7 measures nail & beauty businesses need to know

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2026
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, presented the Autumn Budget…

Nail brand launches UK ambassador search with £10k prize package up for grabs

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2026
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Portuguese nail, hair and make-up brand, Andreia Professional, is searching…

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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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