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From passion to profession: the Wiltshire home salon known for nail art

By Jess Watts | 3 November 2025

Tina Annal began her nail career in 2014, starting with an online nail course then completing an NVQ in Nail Services at a local beauty academy. As an independent home-based…

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What nail look should you wear based on your November full moon horoscope?

By Jess Watts | 2 November 2025

November heralds a new month and with it, new moon movements. November’s luna is extra special; on Wednesday 5 November 2025, a Beaver Moon (aka Frost Moon or Mourning Moon)…

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From struggle to success: how a Brighton nail pro thrives with cystic fibrosis

By Guest Writer | 2 November 2025

Giorgia Cappella, head of education & spa at The GelBottle Inc (TGB), shares her experiences living and thriving with cystic fibrosis. What is cystic fibrosis? According to the NHS website,…

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30 autumnal designs for short nails

By Jess Watts | 2 November 2025

Though a smaller canvas, short nails do not restrict the opportunity for seasonal nail art, and the length boasts a chic aesthetic. Here are 30 petite polish ideas to fall…

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Celebrity-approved Halloween nail ideas for spooky season

By Jess Watts | 31 October 2025

Featured image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbyzola Watching famous faces lean into spooky season is one of our favourite hobbies, and many celebs take a ‘no holes barred’ approach to Halloween nails.…

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Halloween decoration ideas for bootifully bewitching beauty salons

By Jess Watts | 30 October 2025

We’ve sourced salon setups that have been spiced up for Halloween, turning them into witchy workshops where cobwebs meet cuticles. Whether aiming for ghoulish glam or a more sinister style,…

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Blonde tortoiseshell nails: 22 blonde twists on tortie print

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2025

A lighter twist on tortoiseshell nails, blonde tortie nail styles swap out traditional warm brown hues for a milky base, paired with dark speckled details. Check out our roundup of…

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Nail tech communities: 4 online groups for networking & growth

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2025

Are you seeking support from fellow nail techs? Do you want easy access to creative and business inspiration? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask? The answer…

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40 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2025

Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French tip nails for spooky season below…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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