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Fruit nails are trending: Here’s 35 fun nail art ideas for summer 2025
Fruits are a long-standing muse for nail art inspiration, with grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry, kiwi and lemon designs especially popular during the summer months. Whether hand-painted, sculpted or stamped, let your…
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OPI announces updates to its UK brand team
Global nail brand, OPI, has unveiled the three members of its restructured UK brand team. Jess Gregory has been appointed OPI’s associate brand director. In this role, she oversees and…
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Leicester nail tech: My maternal mental health struggles led me to the beauty industry
Nail artist & educator, Mika John of Contours by Mika, shares how poor mental health has impacted her life, and the positive impact of tekking… I first realised I was…
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Important June dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of June, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-30th: Pride Month An event dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, contributions and the progression…
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Pret A Manger partners with Shoreditch Nails to offer iced drink-inspired nail art
Pret A Manger has teamed up with Shoreditch Nails to offer manicures that match customers’ summer iced drinks of choice. Founder of Shoreditch Nails, Tina Michael, reveals: “We hosted a…
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Lilac nails: 17 ways to wear the trending colour
The muted purple hue has taken over the nail scene for spring/summer 2025. Check out how to incorporate the shade in our roundup of lilac nails below…
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Nail techs, here’s how to diversify your skills to reap rewards
Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares advice for taking your next career step… Do you want to change your role or take a leap in a new…
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Hampshire nail pro on maternal mental health struggles & pressure to be a perfect mum
Andover-based nail artist & educator, Jo Bennett, opens up about feeling her lowest after having twins… When I was a new mum, I struggled to focus, my mood dropped significantly…
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Having a niche as a nail tech: is it important?
Whether your skills focus is natural nailcare, premium pedis or portrait painting, Scratch investigates the importance of identifying and capitalising on your expertise… What is a niche? ‘Niche’ is a…
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