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The celebrity-approved spring nail colours to note

By Lilly Delmage | 1 April 2025

Spring nail looks are taking over our socials, with celebrities showcasing styles with a fresh colour palette. Here’s all the seasonal nail shade inspiration you need… Milky lavender Singer &…

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Living as a nail tech with endometriosis: ‘I was heartbroken & scared of losing my nail business’

By Lilly Delmage | 31 March 2025

Scratch chats to Andover nail tech, Jo Bennett, about her experiences suffering with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining…

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Scratch Snap winner announced: pedicure nail art contest

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 March 2025

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art contest for March has been announced as Amy Lambourne of @amylambournenaturalnailtech. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fancy Feet,…

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Nailympia Germany 2025: THE RESULTS

By Scratch Staff | 31 March 2025

The fourth edition of Nailympia Germany was hosted at Beauty Düsseldorf, 28-30 March, in partnership with Signature Nail International and powered by Scratch magazine. The event welcomed 57 competitors via…

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5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 30 March 2025

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of…

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20 sweet Mother’s Day nail designs to spread the love

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

To celebrate Mother’s Day and mother figures, we’ve rounded up themed nail art styles to inspire below…

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Working together: The mothers & children building businesses in the nail industry

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

The nail industry has often been described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs and educators, this really is a reality. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Scratch…

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How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 March 2025

Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant…

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The mum juggle: how I’ve managed motherhood & a successful beauty business

By Marie-Louise Coster | 30 March 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, opens up about her experiences juggling parenthood and her beauty salon… I am not sure there is ever a right time to…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

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

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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