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Christmas rush tips for nail techs: why pause matters

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 30 November 2025

Nail business mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares why pause is a powerful tool during the festive season… It’s that time of year: I start to panic, like my life will come to…

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26 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2025

Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with these candy cane styles to inspire…

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Turn heads with these 50 mesmerising cat eye nail ideas

By Scratch Staff | 29 November 2025

Cat eye nails are trending, featuring an eye-catching, shimmering finish. Inspired by the reflective nature of a cat’s eye, the look is created using magnetic gel polish, which when passed…

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Christmas nail art trends

The top 5 Christmas nail art trends for 2025

By Jess Watts | 28 November 2025

It’s time to get the decorations out of the attic and blast some Mariah Carey… Christmas is on its way! Scratch has rounded up trending nail styles to help you…

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Christmas retail guide for nail salons

Christmas retail guide for nail salons: products & tips to boost sales

By Jess Watts | 27 November 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – not only for tinsel, treats and Christmas cheer, but for ringing tills and sleigh-loads of salon sales. But, let’s be honest,…

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Thanksgiving nail ideas

22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2025

Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the past year. Families come together and enjoy feasts, typically featuring…

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40+ bow nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2025

Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow styling: a big trend for 2025, seen on the fashion catwalk, homeware and of course, nails. Check out our roundup…

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Autumn Budget

Autumn Budget 2025: 8 measures that will impact nail & beauty pros

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to parliament today (26 November), promising measures for a ‘fairer, stronger, more secure Britain’. It followed Budget analysis by the…

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20 festive Jellycat nail designs for cute Christmas claws

By Jess Watts | 26 November 2025

Jellycat toys are renowned for their cute faces, soft bodies and general cuddliness. The Christmas range boasts characters from Jolly Gingerbread Fred, to Eldo Elf and classic Bartholomew Bear in…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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