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Cornwall salon owner’s collectible nail art tutorial cards spark creativity

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 October 2026
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Sometimes, family isn’t only a huge support when launching a…

The challenges of being a left-handed nail tech & adaptations for educators

By Guest Writer | 25 October 2026
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Anna Fechina is a nail professional, educator, author & researcher…

Inside the North Yorkshire beauty salon with community at its heart

By Jess Watts | 24 October 2026
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Lisa-Marie Hoggard began her beauty career in 2012, entering the…

26 stunning nail designs for Scorpio season

By Jess Watts | 24 October 2026
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22 October to 21 November marks the season of Scorpio.…

Gelish unveils Color Plus: a ‘next generation’ gel nail polish range

By Helena Biggs | 23 October 2026
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Professional nail brand, Gelish, has enhanced its nail game with…

51 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 22 October 2026
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Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween…

Nail artists sculpt new species in NASNA challenge set by Jan Arnold & Hollywood creature designer

By Helena Biggs | 21 October 2026
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Imaginative, intricate and extraordinary: the submissions from North America’s Star…

Pumpkin spice nails: manicure ideas & products to nail the trend

By Jess Watts | 20 October 2026
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When it comes to autumn, there is one scent, taste…

10 celebrity-approved nail colours for autumn/winter 2026

By Jess Watts | 18 October 2026
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As we transition into the cooler months, nail trends naturally…

Privacy screen nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?

By Jess Watts | 18 October 2026
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In a world where almost every move can end up…

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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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