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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Scratch Staff | 19 August 2025
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Check out this guide for nail pros who want to…

99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 August 2025
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for August…

What is the nail matrix?

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025
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If you’ve ever heard the term ‘nail matrix’ and pictured…

20 trendy & timeless jewel tone nail ideas for gemstone lovers

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025
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As we look towards the coming months, autumn/winter trends are…

Step inside the nail salon & academy by the sea on the Isle of Wight

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025
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The Gel Art Academy is the passion project of Rebecca…

The perfect minimalist mani: what are glass nails?

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025
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We’ve heard of glazed donut nails, soap nails and princess…

7 tips for working with nail embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2025
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Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing…

Nail pros, here’s why opening your Christmas diary too early can cost you

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 15 August 2025
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Nail business mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares lessons learned from Christmas…

Embrace your wild side with 20 animal print nail designs

By Jess Watts | 14 August 2025
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Animal print has long been a classic nail design, but…

Step right up! 35 carnival-themed nail designs that will steal the show

By Jess Watts | 14 August 2025
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Check out entries to the 30 July 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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