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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was unexpected for the brothers that…

35 short nail art design ideas for 2025

By Bella Feldman | 9 April 2025

Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so take inspiration from 35 short designs that will up your nail game…

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8 must-know spring/summer 2025 nail art trends

By Lilly Delmage | 8 April 2025

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to try out new nail design options. Nail trends for spring/summer 2025 are pushing the boundaries of creativity and steering art in a fresh direction. We’ve rounded up ones to know to ensure your nail choices are on-trend. Mineral manicures Manifestation techniques are trending for 2025, and are inspiring…

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

By Lilly Delmage | 7 April 2025

Coffin, or ballerina, nails are long, tapered and filed flat at the tip. The shape resembles both a coffin and a ballerina’s slipper, which inspired the interchangeable names. A popular shape choice, the coffin nail offers an optimal canvas for experimenting with nail art, seasonal colours and 3D designs. Here are five ways to wear…

Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide

By Katie Barnes | 6 April 2025

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the manufacturer about any queries. Chipping…

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Beyond The Brush: The nail tech community built on relationships, support & honesty

Gel nail educator & artist, Gemma Siverns, speaks to Scratch…

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Mindful Moments Month: Businesses unite to raise money for York women’s charity

Owner of Blossom Tree Socials, Sarah Hartley, is encouraging businesses…

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Suffolk nail artist: ‘My salon isn’t just about treatments – it’s a whole experience’

Allie Eve, owner of The Nail Matrix, opens the doors of her bohemian sanctuary salon, unveiling a space to ‘spark…

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Set sail with these 25 nautical nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Check out entries to the 7 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…

30 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani

Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour via aura styling. Auras, or energy fields, are said to…

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Nail tech’s maternal mental health struggles: ‘Talking & finding support saved my life’

New Mexico tech, Amberley Robinson, aka The Nail Tattooist, opens up about her maternal mental health experiences… When my first…

NAIL ART INSPO

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Square nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape

Nail tutorial: hibiscus flower nail art in 5 easy steps

Set sail with these 25 nautical nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

30 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani

Nail art tutorial: abstract dandelion design

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Embrace spring with 26 dried flower nail designs

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EVENTS

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

New to gel polish or need a refresher? Want to upgrade your skills and learn with OPI’s newest gel innovation? Our Intelli-gel system offers time saving technology to enhance your treatment offering. Includes theory knowledge, prep, application, removal. Locations nationwide. You need to hold a qualification in manicure to attend this class.Please arrive with bare nails so you can experience the gel for yourself.Accredited by ABT You must hold a…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

TBP Beauty Educators E-Summit

By Scratch Staff | 2 February 2025

Not only are you sharing your expertise and knowledge but you also inspire and empower the next generation of professionals. Beauty educators take on great responsibility requiring dedication, expertise, and commitment. As an educator it is key to keep up to date with industry trends and insights. This can be really easy to do as a service provider but as an educator there is very little CPD targeted towards improving…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

By Scratch Staff | 15 April 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on August 16-17 at the luxurious Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence. With a mission to elevate beauty industry standards in Cambodia and the region, this two-day event brings together elite professionals, educators, competitors and brands from around the world. Organised by Erika Ramonaite, the KBC Awards is not just a…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

OPI Intelli – gel – Huddersfield – West Yorkshire

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

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TBP Beauty Summer Soireé

By Scratch Staff | 2 February 2025

Step outside with the Trusted Beauty Professionals community this summer! This summer, The TBP Community are heading outdoors for an exclusive Summer Soirée designed for Beauty Professionals. We’re hosting a small, relaxed networking event for professionals across the beauty industry. Whether you’re a beauty educator, service provider, or work alongside beauty brands, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded individuals. Join us, in Fulham on Monday…