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Top 3 pros revealed in North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2 contest

By Helena Biggs | 1 May 2026
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The North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA)- Season 2 journey has been…

The Ipswich nail & beauty salon that’s ‘All About You’

By Jess Watts | 30 April 2026
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Six years ago, Samantha Deer was a mobile nail tech,…

Award-winning nail educator launches podcast to answer common nail industry questions

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 April 2026
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Scratch Stars Educator of the Year and Online Educator of…

11 nail styles that scream ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

By Jess Watts | 28 April 2026
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming – and it’s…

Cake-themed nail art contest – winner reveal & sweet submissions

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 April 2026
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for April is…

Taurus birthday nails: 30 nail designs for the zodiac sign

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2026
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Taurus season is upon us, lasting from 19 April to…

Gel & acrylic nails: 7 steps to reduce the risk of allergy

By Guest Writer | 26 April 2026
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Caroline Rainsford, director of science at the Cosmetics, Toiletry &…

9 common nail & skin problems for runners & how to treat

By Scratch Staff | 26 April 2026
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Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners and…

The exhibition helping one nail tech realise she was an artist all along

By Jess Watts | 25 April 2026
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When a client approached Hull-based nail tech, Lucy Allman, with…

Nail experts share how to elevate bridal nail services

By Jess Watts | 24 April 2026
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We’ve all heard the idiom: ‘something old, something new, something…

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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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