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Townhouse nail salon brand expands with gel & nail polish products

By Jess Watts | 29 October 2025
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Townhouse, the multi Scratch Stars Award-winning luxury nail salon brand,…

Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 October 2025
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Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes…

The success story of Belinda Price: award-winning nail educator, salon owner & industry advocate

By Alex Fox | 27 October 2025
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Scratch reflects on the award-winning work of esteemed educator &…

From student to success: how mentorship shapes nail industry talent

By Jess Watts | 27 October 2025
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Lead image: nails courtesy of Instagram.com/beautybyalafair_ Alafair Shove of @beautybyalafair_…

Burgundy nails are trending: here are 15 manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2025
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‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red…

5 tips to make gel nails last longer

By Jess Watts | 25 October 2025
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Check out our advice to make gel manicures and pedicures…

22 tartan nail designs for the perfect plaid polish

By Jess Watts | 25 October 2025
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Widely known for its Scottish origins, plaid – also referred…

British Beauty Council announces England rugby player as first sport ambassador

By Jess Watts | 24 October 2025
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Image credits: Marie Claire and Maggie Joyner The British Beauty…

Jerry Hall & Georgia May Jagger named British Beauty Week 2025 ambassadors

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 October 2025
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The British Beauty Council has announced actress & model, Jerry…

Upscale your nail art skills with 50 designs inspired by reptiles

By Jess Watts | 23 October 2025
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Check out entries to the 22 October 2025 nail art…

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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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