76 pink & black nail art designs: contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for October is Carla Brannan of @gelled_pretty. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Pink & Black, in the bid to win a Nail Order prize. Entries were judged by Bekka Costello, co-founder & CEO of Nail Order, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon.…
What nail look should you wear based on your November full moon horoscope?
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) will appear in the night skies. This is 2025’s closest supermoon to the earth, meaning it will appear as the…
Diwali: Get inspired by nail art designs for the Festival of Lights
This year, five-day festival, Diwali, sees its main celebration fall on October 20. The Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, and is about new beginnings and the triumph of good and light over evil and dark. Different people celebrate the festival differently, but common…
Nailympia London 2025: THE RESULTS
The 2025 Nailympia competition season ended on a high in London – with the reveal of the European Cup and Global Cup champions. The nine arena contests and grand finale were hosted at the Professional Beauty Autumn trade event in the ExCel centre, and saw techs and spectators from all…
British Beauty Week returns for 2025, spotlighting the ‘Future of Beauty’
The British Beauty Council has announced the return of British Beauty Week, running 20-26 October 2025, with a packed programme of events designed to showcase the industry’s creativity, innovation and influence. Backed by leading names including Sephora, Medik8, L’Oréal Groupe, Clearpay and ELEMIS, the week will unite beauty lovers, entrepreneurs and…
CTPA event demonstrates cosmetics industry’s commitment to non-animal testing
On September 29-30, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) showcased its dedication to advancing non-animal testing methods for chemical safety assessment, via training and workshops. The event, which explored ‘how to apply non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) frameworks’, consisted of two days of…
Gemstone nails: contest winner reveal & 50+ dazzling designs
The three winners of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for September are Anna Kubicka, Elysia Harmony and Madeleine Wilkinson. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Gemstones, in the bid to win a Saviour™ prize. Entries were judged by Theresa Foddering, award-winning nail industry consultant & founder…
Pro Beauty North nail competitions 2025: THE RESULTS
The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 28-29 September, and hosted its biggest ever Manchester competition for beauty, make-up and nail pros and students, with 87 nail seats taken. “The energy in the competition arena was electric, as so many talented competitors showed off their skills…
Nailympia San Antonio 2025: THE RESULTS
The third Nailympia San Antonio took place 28 & 29 September 2025 at Premiere San Antonio, Texas, with 58 competitors, eight countries represented and 86 turn-in entries. It featured an esteemed panel of 22 international judges – with Alisha Rimando as head judge, and saw a Nailympia first: the same…
Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, receives Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award
The Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) honoured Tom Bachik with the Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award at its ceremony on 21 September 2025. The seventh annual DBAs took place at Grand Venue, Los Angeles, recognising the science behind beauty, health and wellness and celebrating professionals from the medicine and aesthetic…
London Fashion Week spring/summer 2026 predicted these 5 nail trends
Lead image by Instagram.com/nailsbysammymac The biggest event in the UK fashion calendar, London Fashion Week, burst onto runways across the city this September. The variety of shows, featuring spring/summer 2026 collections, heralded a new age: not just for fashion, but for nails. The designs and colours showcased during Fashion Week…
London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team at Paul Costelloe’s Palm Springs-inspired show
Scratch was invited to watch Paul Costelloe’s SS26 London Fashion Week show, featuring nails by Mii Cosmetics. Here’s what happened… Paul Costelloe’s spring/summer 2026 collection, ‘Boulevard of Dreams’, is an ode to the heyday of Palm Springs, with nods to Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. In a note…
5 nail trends spotted at New York Fashion Week SS26
Lead photo credit: Instagram.com/naominailsnyc Autumn might be making an entrance, but it’s time to think about spring/summer, as the Fashion Week SS26 season has kicked off with New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Fashion Weeks offer an insight into upcoming styling, beauty and nail trends – and the spring/summer 2026 season…
National Television Awards 2025: the celebrity manis created using nail partner, The GelBottle Inc
Lead image shows presenters & podcasters, Ally Mackintosh and G. Forsyth-Read. Photo credit: Nick Andrews Brighton-based professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), was the official nail partner of the 2025 National Television Awards (NTAs). Broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on 10 September, the star-studded awards ceremony marked its 30th…
Townhouse nail salon & Pepsi MAX to launch cherry-themed manicure experience
Award-winning, luxury nail salon group, Townhouse, is partnering with global drinks brand, Pepsi MAX, to launch ‘The Cherry Glow Bar’. The Scratch Stars award-winning salon brand’s flagship space in Covent Garden, London, will host the cherry-themed activation this September. The Cherry Glow Bar will offer limited-edition Pepsi MAX nail art,…
