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6 nail trends for the perfect autumn/winter 2025 mani
Have a look at the nail design trends taking over as we head into autumn/winter… Summer has been full of sunshine, butter yellow, auras, Amalfi lemons, and polka dots galore,…
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Beauty organisations partner with UK Government to tackle employee illness
More than 60 UK employers are joining forces with the Government to reshape how health issues and disabilities are managed in the workplace. This follows Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain…
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Revealed: how to choose a flattering nail shape
Though it is true that anyone can wear whatever nail style they desire, there are certain elements of nail shapes that tend to complement specific features. Let’s take a look…
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Feature your five a day on fingertips with 14 vegetable-inspired nail designs
Check out entries to the 5 November 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Vegetables. Each nail style…
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Beauty business guide: reflecting on 2025 & setting goals for 2026
Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, offers tips for success as we reach the end of the year… Don’t burn yourself out just because you’ve seen social media…
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Celebrate Bonfire Night with 20 firework nail art looks
Decorate nails with pops of colour and sparkle this Bonfire Night, taking inspiration from these firework designs by nail pros…
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Celebrity manicurists partner with Star Touch Agency to mentor the next generation of nail artists
Celebrity nail stylists, Tom Bachik and Julie Kandalec, have partnered with Christina Aviles Aude, founder of Star Touch Agency, to ‘set a new industry standard for artistry, professionalism and mentoring’.…
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76 pink & black nail art designs: contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for October is Carla Brannan of @gelled_pretty. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Pink & Black,…
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The Nail Lab expands education offering with The Nail Hub
Professional nail brand, The Nail Lab (TNL), has expanded its education offering with the launch of The Nail Hub – a dedicated arm of the business designed to ‘raise education…
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