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Why Gen Z is ditching the 9-5 to start beauty businesses

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Research from Small Business Saturday UK and Amex has found that 71% of Gen Z are interested in starting their own businesses, with beauty being among the most appealing sectors.…

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67 udderly moo-smerising cow print nail designs

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Cow print is a bold pattern that repeatedly enters the zeitgeist, and it is having a particular ✨moment✨ right now. According to Google Trends, searches for cow print-related nail art…

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Important September dates for your nail & beauty business

By Jess Watts | 27 August 2025

Get your business prepared for the month of September, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day Ginger cats are widely regarded as the most affectionate…

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KISS x WICKED

KISS launches magical nail & lash collection inspired by Wicked: For Good

By Jess Watts | 26 August 2025

KISS Products, Inc. is casting a glamorously wicked spell over beauty lovers with the release of a Wicked-inspired collection. Fantastical press-on nails and fabulous false eyelashes exude the magic of…

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20 dog nail art ideas to inspire pawsome manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 August 2025

Calling all dog lovers, we’ve rounded up fetchtastic nail designs inspired by man’s best friend. Take inspiration from canine-themed claws created by nail pros below…

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 2025

Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs from Instagram below…

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Is it nail mould? Nail expert explores greenies

By Katie Barnes | 25 August 2025

Award-winning nail stylist & educator, Katie Barnes, gets to grips with greenies… Lead image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsavvyy, showing a new client’s nails presenting greenies. A problem that I have come…

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BFLY salon in Derby

The Derby beauty salon where clients & staff are ‘one big family’

By Jess Watts | 24 August 2025

Meet Holly Asamoah, owner of BFLY – the beauty salon creating a home from home. BFLY, located two miles south of Derby city centre, was converted from a tattoo parlour…

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12 Virgo nail designs for the star sign of the season

By Jess Watts | 23 August 2025

It’s Virgo season! This star sign is associated with those whose birthdays fall between 23 August and 22 September. The maiden is the symbol of Virgo, which represents harvest and…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: White Christmas. To enter, submit…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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