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Introducing Saviour™: an expert-built brand to support nail & skin health & repair

By Lilly Delmage | 16 May 2025

Nail expert, educator & Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award finalist 2025, Theresa Foddering, offers Scratch an exclusive insight into the launch of her brand: Saviour™. Where did the idea for Saviour™ come from? “Saviour™ was born from years of fixing, supporting and advising on the issues we see so often in our industry – dry, damaged and…

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Portsmouth nail pro: What I learned from mental health struggles during pregnancy

By Guest Writer | 15 May 2025

Laura Gilbert-Anderson of Basic Witch Nails shares her maternal mental health experiences and what they have taught her… I was diagnosed with a liver condition during my first pregnancy, so my baby and I had to be closely monitored. If test results weren’t good, it meant days spent at the hospital and I was forced…

18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see

By Scratch Staff | 15 May 2025

Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the 69th Grand Final set to take place on 17 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, we’ve rounded up nail looks inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate…

Nail industry mourns passing of Jessica Cosmetics founder, Jessica Vartoughian

By Scratch Staff | 13 May 2025

The nail industry has been deeply saddened by the passing of founder & former president of Jessica Cosmetics, Jessica Vartoughian. Here, Scratch remembers how Jessica inspired and shaped the nail sector. Jessica Cosmetics shared a post to Instagram on 28 April, announcing the passing of its founder. The caption paid tribute to Jessica’s ‘extraordinary legacy’,…

Hair & beauty pros, determine employment status for tax with this HMRC guidance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 May 2025

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance to help UK hair and beauty professionals determine their employment status for tax purposes. Designed to particularly support workers renting a chair or space within a salon, the guidance compiles easy-to-follow information about common hair and beauty working practices and how they relate to employment status. This…

Introducing Saviour™: an expert-built brand to support nail & skin health & repair

Nail expert, educator & Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award finalist…

Portsmouth nail pro: What I learned from mental health struggles during pregnancy

Laura Gilbert-Anderson of Basic Witch Nails shares her maternal mental…

18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see

Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the 69th Grand Final set to take place on 17…

Nail industry mourns passing of Jessica Cosmetics founder, Jessica Vartoughian

The nail industry has been deeply saddened by the passing of founder & former president of Jessica Cosmetics, Jessica Vartoughian.…

Hair & beauty pros, determine employment status for tax with this HMRC guidance

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance to help UK hair and beauty professionals determine their employment status for…

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

The square nail shape is an ever popular favourite for nail enthusiasts, combining style with practicability. Boasting sharp and sleek…

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18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see

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

Nail tutorial: hibiscus flower nail art in 5 easy steps

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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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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…