THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Jas07500 copy 2

Margaret Dabbs on how to care for hands and feet in the winter

By Sophie Nutt | 10 January 2019

Founder of Margaret Dabbs London, celebrated podiatrist and foot expert, Margaret Dabbs, talks about how the cold weather can affect your feet as well as advising on how best to…

Read More
Jan 2018

Scratch front covers 2018

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2019

Explore the eye-catching images that graced issues of Scratch magazine across 2018 – with an array of nail styles, concepts and setups.

Read More
Loreal usa wearing ph tracker

Beauty takes a technology focus at CES 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2019

This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has seen big beauty brands bet on technology, seeing a futuristic vision of skin and hair care. CES 2019, being held from January 8…

Read More
Image005

Salon in the Spotlight: JD Beauty Studio, Norfolk

By Kat Hill | 9 January 2019

The new year has brought new prospect for Jessica Davis. Opening November last year, JD Beauty Studio saw Jessica Davis convert her garage into a sleek, new home studio. “Previously,…

Read More
Katie barnes crystals (1)

How to increase the staying power of nail gems

By Katie Barnes | 8 January 2019

Educator and award-winning tech, Katie Barnes, reveals her top tips for applying crystals, gems and embellishments to nails… Most techs will have their favourite technique as there are several different…

Read More
Learning

What is CPD?

By Kat Hill | 8 January 2019

You are responsible for your own personal development and this should be kept track of via a CPD log. This record should act as evidence of your development over the…

Read More
Ibd control gel

Create overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2019

IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and…

Read More
Karen brown

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 8 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen M Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, has revealed that alternative festive designs have been favoured by her…

Read More
Untitled design

Louella Belle appoints new head of education

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before…

Read More
Apr25 low res cover for web

Read the latest issue

Scratch may issue sidebar ad

FOLLOW US

Lilly web newsfeature lead 1200x800px 152

National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

Read More
Screenshot 2025 04 30 at 10.00.05

Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

Read More