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Pumpkin spice nails: manicure ideas & products to nail the trend

By Jess Watts | 20 October 2026
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When it comes to autumn, there is one scent, taste…

10 celebrity-approved nail colours for autumn/winter 2026

By Jess Watts | 18 October 2026
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As we transition into the cooler months, nail trends naturally…

Privacy screen nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?

By Jess Watts | 18 October 2026
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In a world where almost every move can end up…

Scotland nail pro offers Recalibration Sessions to help qualified nail techs strengthen skills

By Jess Watts | 17 October 2026
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For most nail techs, training doesn’t stop once you’ve gained…

50 tortoiseshell nail ideas for a modern manicure

By Jess Watts | 17 October 2026
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One of the most timeless animal print patterns, tortoiseshell is…

Feeling alone in your beauty business? Here’s why community matters for nail techs

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 16 October 2026
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Nail business mentor & Scratch online columnist, Hannah Clayton, discusses…

40 minimalist Halloween nail designs for a subtle spooky season

By Jess Watts | 16 October 2026
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Minimalist nail art is trending, and for those looking to…

99 coffee-coloured nail designs for the perfect mocha brown manicure

By Jess Watts | 15 October 2026
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Check out entries to the 14 October 2026 nail art…

MANACARE: The US brand bringing male-focused nailcare to salons

By Jess Watts | 15 October 2026
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MANACARE is a male-focused nailcare brand born from a personal…

How menopause affects nails & ways to manage symptoms

By Scratch Staff | 13 October 2026
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Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 44 and 55,…

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