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Magical manicures: 50 whimsical nail styles that capture the Practical Magic aesthetic

By Jess Watts | 10 September 2026
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During autumn, whimsical colours, enchanting textures and the unmistakable magic…

Plum perfect: 15 ways to style purple nails & products to nail the trend

By Jess Watts | 8 September 2026
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As predicted by WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is already…

Why valuing your beauty business is key to success & loyal clients

By Marie-Louise Coster | 8 September 2026
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Session nail stylist & salon owner, Marie-Louise Coster, shares what a…

60 low-maintenance nail designs for simple autumn styling

By Jess Watts | 8 September 2026
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Autumn nail designs are undeniably beautiful, but not everyone wants…

50 September nail ideas to get you in the cosy season spirit

By Jess Watts | 7 September 2026
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According to the meteorological calendar, 1 September marks the beginning…

Netherlands nail tech: how I built a successful salon in a new country

By Jess Watts | 6 September 2026
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If you step inside Glossy Nails Art today – a…

Dolly Parton’s dazzling nails: 5 facts you may not know

By Jess Watts | 5 September 2026
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As we mourn the loss of singer-songwriter, actress & philanthropist,…

Cat eye & velvet nails: what’s the difference & how are they created?

By Jess Watts | 4 September 2026
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2026 has seen textured nails such as cat eye and…

Spot-on cosy season styling: 99 autumnal polka dot nail designs

By Jess Watts | 3 September 2026
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Check out entries to the 2 September 2026 nail art…

Bedazzled nails: 40 ways to style the sparkly nail art trend

By Jess Watts | 3 September 2026
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Glitzy, glamorous and endlessly customisable: bedazzled nails have it all.…

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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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