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Why it’s important to take care of feet & advice for pedicurists

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 April 2025
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The importance of footcare can be overlooked, particularly during colder…

Finalists announced in 2025 nail industry awards for UK&I pros & businesses

By Helena Biggs | 18 April 2025
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For 12 years, Scratch magazine has been recognising excellence in the UK&I…

Revealed: Katy Perry’s solar system nails for the Blue Origin space flight

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 April 2025
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Celebrity nail artist, Kim Truong, has revealed the space-inspired design…

OPI collaborates with award-winning nail pro on mani/pedi essentials range

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2025
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Following the launch of the Katie Barnes X OPI branded…

Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2025
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Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson…

Indulge in 21 ice cream-inspired nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 10 April 2025
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Check out entries to the 9 April 2025 nail art…

Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025
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Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together…

35 short nail art design ideas for 2025

By Bella Feldman | 9 April 2025
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Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not…

8 must-know spring/summer 2025 nail art trends

By Lilly Delmage | 8 April 2025
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Spring has sprung, and it’s time to try out new…

Coffin nails: 5 on-trend nail art designs to inspire your spring look

By Lilly Delmage | 7 April 2025
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Coffin, or ballerina, nails are long, tapered and filed flat…

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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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