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Bruised toenails: why do they happen & how can they be treated?

By Jess Watts | 3 June 2026
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You’ve noticed a dark, discoloured patch beneath your toenail and…

Inside the editorial project of an award-winning nail artist

By Jess Watts | 2 June 2026
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Explore the latest editorial offering from award-winning nail pro, educator…

40 coral nail designs that showcase summer’s trending shade

By Scratch Staff | 2 June 2026
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Seeking a vibrant colour for summer nails? Coral is proving…

30 Gemini nail designs to celebrate the air sign’s season

By Jess Watts | 2 June 2026
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The third astrological sign in the zodiac, Gemini season runs…

Glamorous awards nail designs: contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 June 2026
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for May is…

The nail artist who earned an international title one year into her career

By Jess Watts | 31 May 2026
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For Yuliia Lutsenko, doing nails was never just a career…

How to choose the best nail educator & course for you

By Melanie Lewendon | 31 May 2026
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Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2024 & Online Educator…

Nail horoscope: how the Blue Moon will affect your star sign & what nails to choose

By Jess Watts | 31 May 2026
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From full moons to retrograding planets, the sky is full…

Swan nails are trending: here are 34 ways to style them

By Jess Watts | 29 May 2026
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Social media has been swimming with trends lately, and one…

NHBF seeks vital insight from beauty employers in industry survey

By Jess Watts | 28 May 2026
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched the…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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