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25 minimalist Christmas nail ideas for a subtle festive look

By Jess Watts | 25 November 2025

Minimalism is having its moment, and this festive season we predict that merry minimalist manicures will take over social media and nail requests. Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the…

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Fresha 2025 top winter nail trends

Revealed: the most-searched nail trends of winter 2025

By Jess Watts | 25 November 2025

Beauty and wellness booking platform, Fresha, has revealed 2025’s top winter nail trends. Let’s take a look at them… (All search statistics mentioned are from the period between October 2024…

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Important December dates for your nail & beauty business

Important December dates for your nail & beauty business

By Jess Watts | 24 November 2025

Prepare your business for the month of December with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-24th: Scratch-vent Scratch-vent brings you a 24-day sleigh ride of surprises! Each day leading up…

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CMB Studio, Kent

Inside the Kent nail studio where calm meets creativity

By Jess Watts | 24 November 2025

Chloe May Boyce began her beauty career 12 years ago, training at her local college. Over a decade later, she is a successful nail artist & educator who has worked…

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Social media video creation tips

How to make your social media videos more watchable – a guide for nail artists

By Guest Writer | 23 November 2025

Nail content creator, Zoya Mac, shares what makes a social media video watchable, and how you can elevate your posts… Creating engaging video content is about more than producing aesthetically…

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Scratch Snap entries November

Nail artists create ‘salon essentials’ on nails for contest – winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 November 2025

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for November is Casey Hayzelden of @luxebeautyy_x. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Salon Essentials, in the…

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38 cherry red nail designs & products for autumn/winter 2025

By Jess Watts | 22 November 2025

Pinterest Reports shares that searches for ‘dark cherry red’ have increased by 235% over the last three years, and it looks as though the classic colour is back with a…

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Do nails need to breathe?

Do nails need to breathe?

By Jess Watts | 22 November 2025

One of the most common misconceptions in the nail world is the idea that nails need to ‘breathe’. To support understanding, let’s take a look at the science behind the…

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Sagittarius nail art

12 nail styles for Sagittarius season

By Jess Watts | 22 November 2025

Sagittarius season spans from 22 November to 21 December, and is the ninth astrological sign in the zodiac. Sagittarians are known for being enthusiastic and optimistic, often demonstrating extroverted qualities.…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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