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24 November nail ideas from tortoiseshell to tiger print

By Jess Watts | 15 November 2025
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November is an ‘in between’ time of year between Halloween…

Black Friday 2025 strategies for beauty salons: tips to engage clients

By Guest Writer | 12 November 2025
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Sam Kendall, CEO at salon software company, SalonIQ, shares how…

UK Government hosts Downing Street event to show support for beauty industry

By Jess Watts | 11 November 2025
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To round out British Beauty Week, 11 Downing Street opened…

Glitterbels Gel Polish course: My experience with the Scratch Stars Ultimate Nail Team

By Jess Watts | 9 November 2025
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Join me as I relay my visit to Stoke-on-Trent and…

6 nail trends for the perfect autumn/winter 2025 mani

By Jess Watts | 9 November 2025
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Have a look at the nail design trends taking over…

Beauty organisations partner with UK Government to tackle employee illness

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 November 2025
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More than 60 UK employers are joining forces with the…

Revealed: how to choose a flattering nail shape

By Jess Watts | 6 November 2025
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Though it is true that anyone can wear whatever nail…

Feature your five a day on fingertips with 14 vegetable-inspired nail designs

By Jess Watts | 6 November 2025
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Check out entries to the 5 November 2025 nail art…

Beauty business guide: reflecting on 2025 & setting goals for 2026

By Guest Writer | 6 November 2025
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Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, offers tips…

Celebrity manicurists partner with Star Touch Agency to mentor the next generation of nail artists

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2025
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Celebrity nail stylists, Tom Bachik and Julie Kandalec, have partnered…

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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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