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Be inspired by these 61 encapsulated nail art designs

By Lilly Delmage | 22 May 2025
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Check out entries to the 21 May 2025 nail art…

Devon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 May 2025
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“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at…

My client’s nautical-themed manicure went viral on her cruise ship holiday

By Lilly Delmage | 18 May 2025
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Manchester nail tech, Natalie Reay, and her client, Joanne Darby,…

Survey highlights resilience of UK hair & beauty businesses

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 May 2025
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its…

Sustainability tips: 5 ways to be a water-wise beauty business

By Green Salon Collective | 16 May 2025
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Green Salon Collective explains how you can value and protect…

Introducing Saviour™: an expert-built brand to support nail & skin health & repair

By Lilly Delmage | 16 May 2025
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Nail expert, educator & Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award finalist…

Portsmouth nail pro: What I learned from mental health struggles during pregnancy

By Guest Writer | 15 May 2025
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Laura Gilbert-Anderson of Basic Witch Nails shares her maternal mental…

Nail industry mourns passing of Jessica Cosmetics founder, Jessica Vartoughian

By Scratch Staff | 13 May 2025
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The nail industry has been deeply saddened by the passing…

Hair & beauty pros, determine employment status for tax with this HMRC guidance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 May 2025
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance to help…

Square nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape

By Lilly Delmage | 12 May 2025
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The square nail shape is an ever popular favourite for…

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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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