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‘Free exposure’ doesn’t pay the bills… or does it?

By Katie Barnes | 23 August 2022

If you’re a creative of some kind, whether a nail tech, educator or content creator, then you’ve probably come across the offer of exposure for free work. More often than…

20 trending orange nail designs to inspire manicures

By Scratch Staff | 22 August 2022

This super shade suits every season, so it’s no wonder that orange nails are all over Instagram right now! Check out our roundup of orange nail designs below…

Looking for multi-use hand & foot care products? NAF! PRO has you covered

By Callie Iley | 21 August 2022

Nail and cuticle oil experts, NAF! PRO, has launched SKNSYSTM – a range of multi-use products for both salon and at-home use. Each product can be used for body care,…

How the Lisa & Lou initiative has helped my nail business make more money

By Callie Iley | 20 August 2022

Scratch chats to Louella Belle brand ambassador, Rachel Herar, about how online sales platform Lisa & Lou has helped boost her business. The initiative, named after Louella Belle founder, Lisa…

Pick n mix nails

By Scratch Staff | 19 August 2022

Why opt for just one nail art design, when you could have ten? Check out our roundup of reader designs featuring a mixture of colours, styles and nail artistry…

Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Mollie Mae, Wetherby, West Yorkshire 

By Callie Iley | 18 August 2022

Initially working from the conservatory at her mums house and enjoying the convenience of working from home, Mollie Mae Hiles had to rethink her set up after only four months…

Nail industry mourns passing of Steven Rhys Wells

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2022

The team at Scratch magazine is saddened by the passing of Steven Rhys Wells, an exceptional nail stylist, creative and educator who was active in the nail industry in the…

Nails top holiday beauty searches in UK

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 August 2022

With summer holiday season well underway, beauty hub and wellness destination, Clarins Beauty Daily, has analysed Google data to discover the top 10 holiday beauty searches in the UK. The…

Here’s everything you need to know about Jessica’s BioPure nail shades

By Callie Iley | 14 August 2022

Jessica Cosmetics has unveiled BioPure, a plant-based nail polish collection created using an eco-conscious manufacturing process and renewable resources. This Earth-friendly collection of 24 shades, a base and top coat…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…