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30 sage green nail styles to help you embrace nature’s new neutral

By Jess Watts | 22 March 2026
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Hailed by some as a ‘new neutral’, sage green is…

14 raspberry pink nail ideas for fruity fingertips

By Jess Watts | 22 March 2026
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A staple spring/summer snack, raspberries are not only delicious –…

Meet the Derbyshire nail tech who swapped retail for running her own salon

By Jess Watts | 21 March 2026
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From retail career to nail salon owner, Natalie Kirk has…

COLOUR IN MOTION: North America’s Star Nail Artist S2 Challenge 5 entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2026
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We’ve seen creative sculpts, extreme shapes and avant-garde styles appear…

Bridal nail art ideas: 45 chic & elegant wedding nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 21 March 2026
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Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style,…

30 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter

By Scratch Staff | 20 March 2026
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The Easter bunny has paid a visit to Scratch and…

Nail business expert: the real reason behind your quiet spells

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 19 March 2026
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Nail mentor, Hannah Clayton, offers insight into why business might be…

140 nail designs to make you smile

By Jess Watts | 19 March 2026
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Check out entries to the 18 March 2026 nail art…

What are nails made of & why do we have them?

By Jess Watts | 19 March 2026
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Before you can truly care for nails, you need to…

Nailympia announces Sicily as a new competition location for 2026

By Alex Fox | 18 March 2026
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Nail competition brand, Nailympia, has continued its dynamic expansion with…

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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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