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Scratch snap contest aug 2025 fruity nails

99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 August 2025

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for August has been announced as Emma Laverton of @failtefae. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired…

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What is the nail matrix?

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘nail matrix’ and pictured Keanu Reeves in black sunglasses and a trench coat, it may be time to brush up your knowledge of this…

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20 trendy & timeless jewel tone nail ideas for gemstone lovers

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025

As we look towards the coming months, autumn/winter trends are waking from hibernation, ready to take the nail industry by storm. This year, jewel-themed nails are set to be a…

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Step inside the nail salon & academy by the sea on the Isle of Wight

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025

The Gel Art Academy is the passion project of Rebecca Evans, a tech with a love for nail art and education. The cosy salon is located in Rebecca’s home on…

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The perfect minimalist mani: what are glass nails?

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025

We’ve heard of glazed donut nails, soap nails and princess nails – now it’s time for the newest addition to minimalist nail looks: glass nails. Worn by celebrities such as…

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Scarlett Senter Embellishments

7 tips for working with nail embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2025

Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by…

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How to remove L&P acrylic nail enhancements safely

By Jess Watts | 15 August 2025

Whilst it is tempting to try remove nail enhancements as quickly as possible, correct removal requires professional attention to prevent damage to the natural nail. Here’s how it should be…

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Nail pros, here’s why opening your Christmas diary too early can cost you

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 15 August 2025

Nail business mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares lessons learned from Christmas diary chaos… Every year, as the summer sun is still shining, clients start asking the same thing: ‘When are you…

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Embrace your wild side with 20 animal print nail designs

By Jess Watts | 14 August 2025

Animal print has long been a classic nail design, but today, we see all sorts of colourful and textured iterations that are making nail techs and clients go wild! Here…

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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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Christmas Day

‘The most wonderful time of the year’ culminates with Christmas Day. As we reach the summit of sparkle season, the…

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