THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Positive Mindset

Beauty pros, here’s 6 tips to support a more positive mindset

By Guest Writer | 12 May 2024

Sarah Hartley, social media coach at Blossom Tree Social & creator of Time To Blossom wellbeing products, shares her advice… Running a business and making time for yourself can feel…

Read More
Nailkind Summer And Dreams

NailKind celebrates summer with 4-piece vegan nail lacquer collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 May 2024

Danish nail polish brand, NailKind, has launched Summer & Dreams, a four-piece nail lacquer collection inspired by long, light days and cool summer nights. The long-wearing formula is vegan-friendly and…

Read More
Aurora Nails Header

16 aurora nail designs inspired by the Northern Lights

By Scratch Staff | 11 May 2024

Dazzle and delight with nail designs inspired by the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, featuring shimmering shades and a glossy, glazed finish.

Read More
Aerosol Nail Salon Pedicure

Are you aware of the dangers of sprays & aerosols around electrical nail equipment?

By Katie Barnes | 10 May 2024

When it comes to ensuring a safe and efficient nail salon environment, it’s essential to be aware of the potential dangers that certain products can pose. Here, I explore why…

Read More
Nail Salon

NHBF launches Manifesto 2024 to promote value of hair & beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 May 2024

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its Manifesto 2024 at a parliamentary event. The Manifesto highlights the vital role the UK hair and beauty sector plays in…

Read More
Sweet Squared New Cnd Educators

Sweet Squared appoints 18 CND™ educators across the UK&I

By Helena Biggs | 9 May 2024

Sweet Squared, provider of professional hair and beauty products and training, has appointed 18 education ambassadors to its CND™ training team. The UK&I distributor for CND™ (Creative Nail Design) now…

Read More
Salon In The Spotlight Nails With Kails

Salon in the Spotlight: Nails With Kails, Andover, Hampshire

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 May 2024

Kayleigh Watkins shares the story behind her home salon business, Nails With Kails: a space infused with personality and creativity… While facing redundancy from her full-time job in 2019, Kayleigh…

Read More
Eurovision 2024 Creative Challenge

Techs mark Eurovision Song Contest 2024 through nails: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 May 2024

Check out entries to the 8 May 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Eurovision 2024. Each nail…

Read More
Cnd Summer 2024 Gleam Glow

Keen to elevate your nail finishes? CND™ serves up on-trend twists for summer 2024

By Helena Biggs | 8 May 2024

Six vibrant shades make up CND™’s summer 2024 nail colour collection, Gleam & Glow: a combination of iridescent, glittery and sheer jelly finishes. The collection is inspired by heartwarming traditions…

Read More
Aug 25 low res scratch cover

Read the latest issue

Scratch aug issue sidebar ad

FOLLOW US

Creative challenge logo

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

Read More
Kajabi banner options

The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

Read More