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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…

71 wildlife nail designs inspired by the creatures in your garden

By Jess Watts | 28 May 2026
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Check out entries to the 27 May 2026 Creative Challenge…

7 trending nail colours for summer 2026

By Jess Watts | 27 May 2026
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Summer 2026’s nail trends are officially here. Beauty booking platform,…

How to style the jewellery nails trend

By Jess Watts | 26 May 2026
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In line with the rise of maximalist manicures – including…

50 ways to style chrome nails this spring

By Jess Watts | 25 May 2026
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Chrome offers an eye-catching way to elevate nail designs year-round,…

Garage glow-up: the viral beauty salon that just got an upgrade

By Jess Watts | 24 May 2026
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In 2020, Holly Rodgers opened home salon, Hr Beauty, in…

Nail tool brand scoops top spots in TikTok Shop UK rankings

By Jess Watts | 22 May 2026
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Nail tool brand & Scratch Stars Social Media Star of…

Nail brand founder unveils website & booking platform to support self-employed pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 May 2026
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After Kerryn Macdonald’s nail brand, Mint Tint, ceased trading in…

Fighting fit fingertips: the nail artist bringing custom manis to the wrestling ring

By Jess Watts | 21 May 2026
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Nail pros have long adorned the nails of athletes, helping…

Parliamentary report urges UK Government to adopt UV safety strategy

By Jess Watts | 21 May 2026
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With UK melanoma cases projected to reach 26,500 a year…

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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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