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The nail brand behind RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Tequila Thirst’s showstopping styles

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 October 2026
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When it comes to drag queen styling, most people think…

Experts share how nail techs can prioritise mental & emotional wellbeing

By Jess Watts | 10 October 2026
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Scratch turned to industry experts to curate a selection of…

Tricks, treats & nail art: Glitterbels hosts immersive Halloween design class

By Helena Biggs | 9 October 2026
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The nail techs that dared to sign up for Glitterbels’…

Beauty industry comes together to strengthen understanding of cosmetic science & safety

By Jess Watts | 8 October 2026
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On 6 October, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA)…

68 scary-good nail art ideas to try this Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 8 October 2026
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Ghostly greetings from the Scratch team! Whether you’re a horror…

McConnell Labs rebrands following acquisition & appoints nail industry authority as CEO

By Helena Biggs | 7 October 2026
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Beauty manufacturer, McConnell Labs: the company behind Light Elegance Nail…

8 standout nail trends spotted at Paris Fashion Week SS27

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 October 2026
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Taking place 28 September – 6 October, Paris Fashion Week…

30 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 October 2026
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October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month: an event dedicated to…

Nailympia London 2026: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2026
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Professional Beauty London hosted the last Nailympia competition of the…

4 E-file mistakes that can damage nails & how to avoid them

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 October 2026
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Nail experts share the common E-filing issues they’ve noticed, why…

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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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