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Black cherry nails: manicure ideas & gel polishes to nail the trend

By Jess Watts | 3 October 2026
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If there’s one nail shade that is synonymous with elegance,…

Take a walk on the wild side with 81 animal-themed nail designs

By Jess Watts | 1 October 2026
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Check out entries to the 30 September 2026 nail art…

50 autumnal nail art ideas to celebrate October

By Jess Watts | 30 September 2026
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As October settles in, we welcome the crunch of fallen…

78 earth-toned nail art designs for autumn: contest entries & winner

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 September 2026
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for…

Manucurist continues international expansion with support from private equity firm

By Jess Watts | 29 September 2026
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European private equity firm, Inflexion, has agreed an investment in…

Nailympia Puerto Rico 2026: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 29 September 2026
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The first edition of Nailympia in Puerto Rico was held…

From dream to debut: Reading-based beauty salon opens with support from Kirsty Meakin

By Jess Watts | 28 September 2026
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“Be scared but do it anyway.” This is the philosophy…

Revealed: trending nail styles for autumn/winter 2026

By Jess Watts | 28 September 2026
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As cosy season approaches and we begin reaching for fluffy…

42 deer print nail designs to fawn over

By Jess Watts | 27 September 2026
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You’ve seen leopard print looks, tortoiseshell tips and crocodile claws.…

The Nail Art Academy achieves City & Guilds Assured status for Professional Nail Technician Master Course

By Jess Watts | 26 September 2026
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One of the courses offered by nail education provider, The…

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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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