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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,…

Revealed: the beauty industry’s meaningful emotional & economic impact

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 October 2026
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The British Beauty Council has unveiled The Impact of Beauty…

Pinterest turns beauty inspiration into action with Beauty Guides feature

By Jess Watts | 12 October 2026
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Beauty inspiration may be easy to find online, but translating…

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