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Revealed: the nail & beauty products that can & can’t be recycled

By Katie Barnes | 18 March 2026
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Recycling is a challenge for many small businesses, particularly in…

Revealed: one in five UK hair & beauty businesses operating at a loss

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 March 2026
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled the…

60 St Patrick’s Day nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2026
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St Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes…

Oscars 2026: 11 celebrity nail looks that stole the spotlight

By Jess Watts | 16 March 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) took place last…

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 March 2026
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Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings…

HEMA in nail products: what is it & is it banned?

By Jess Watts | 14 March 2026
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HEMA is a chemical widely used in nail products including…

Birmingham nail designer collaborates with museum to create manicure masterpiece

By Helena Biggs | 14 March 2026
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Rosie Lynall, a nail artist & designer working from Birmingham’s…

Suffolk salon owner completes 24-hour beauty treatment marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2026
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Ixworth beauty professional, Isabelle Cross, completed 24 hours of back-to-back…

Mercury retrograde: your ideal nail design based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 13 March 2026
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Have you been feeling like things are shifting lately? Like…

The Castleford beauty salon inspired by a Coca-Cola can

By Jess Watts | 13 March 2026
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Narelle Wharton didn’t follow a mood board when creating her…

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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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