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Why do people bite their nails?

By Jess Watts | 12 March 2026
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Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, is a common habit.…

Award-winning nail pro predicts top nail trends for 2026

By Jess Watts | 12 March 2026
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Sarah Akhtyrska is an international nail competitor, Nailympia winner, educator…

Tweezerman partners with Nottingham netball team to empower women in sport

By Jess Watts | 11 March 2026
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Beauty tool brand, Tweezerman, has partnered with Nottingham Forest Netball…

How to spot a high-quality professional nail product

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 March 2026
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In today’s saturated nail market, quality is a complex issue…

Find your perfect March manicure from 100 nail art ideas

By Jess Watts | 9 March 2026
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Welcome back pastel polish and sunny styles – spring is…

40 cherry blossom nail designs you need to try this spring

By Scratch Staff | 7 March 2026
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Make fingertips blossom with beauty by creating sakura-inspired nail styles,…

Nail sidewalls: what are they & why do they matter?

By Jess Watts | 5 March 2026
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Overlooked and often underestimated, sidewalls are one secret to a…

50 novel nail art ideas for World Book Day

By Jess Watts | 5 March 2026
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Check out entries to the 4 March 2026 nail art…

Accountant’s guide: preparing your nail & beauty business for the 2026/2027 tax year

By Guest Writer | 5 March 2026
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Ria-Jaine Lincoln, founder of award-winning accountancy practice, The Beauty Accountant,…

26 empowering nail designs to mark International Women’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2026
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event, taking place…

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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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