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Hibiscus nails: The Y2K-inspired twist on floral nails

By Scratch Staff | 24 June 2025

Give summer nail styles a Y2K, trending twist with hibiscus nail art! Step into a tropical paradise of ’00s nostalgia with our roundup of designs from pros on Instagram below… And click here for a hibiscus nail art step-by-step by Freya Murphy of @nailzbyfrey.

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How to achieve a work-life balance as a beauty professional in summer

By Guest Writer | 24 June 2025

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares advice for achieving a work-life balance this summer… Summer is upon us and I am so excited for the coming months. Seeing seasonal nail designs puts me in the best mood and makes me want to have fun in the sun. I used to…

Nail techs show off skills in London in efforts to win Scratch Stars Awards

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2025

The sun shone in London on 19 May as 40 nail pros – many with models – made their way by plane, train and on foot to the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) campus in Soho. Their mission? To showcase their nail skills and share their business prowess and knowledge in a bid to…

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Important July dates for your nail & beauty business

By Lilly Delmage | 23 June 2025

Get your business prepared for the month of July, with our roundup of dates to note… UV Safety Month Each July, UV Safety Month serves to educate the public about the importance of protecting themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly in the summer months when UV intensity is at its highest.…

Scratch Snap winner announced: tropical nail art contest with 60 entries

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 June 2025

The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for June has been announced as Mia Murray of Painted by Mia, Kinross. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Tropical Talons, in the bid to win a prize from Gelish. Entries were judged by Georgie Smedley, head of digital education…

How to beat feelings of overwhelm as a beauty business owner

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares wellbeing…

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Norwich nail tech: finding success with a rare neurological condition

I’m Jade Fox and I have Moebius syndrome: a rare…

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Silver nails are trending: here are 20 looks to show off the shine

A new nail trend is taking over, this time pioneered by TikTok. Content creator, Amanda Chen (@amandasujin), garnered a lot…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference to offer insight & inspo to pros & brands

Are you free on 24 September and want to level up your trends knowledge and accelerate the growth of your…

UCA graduate adds 5,000 false nails to fashion project

Demitris Zacharia recently graduated from UCA with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. His final major project, titled ‘The Good,…

Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

Check out this guide for nail pros who want to capture high-quality nail photos. First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or…

NAIL ART INSPO

Step-by-step: rose red chrome nail art

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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

40 magical Disney nail art designs & ideas for your next Disneyland trip

Nail tutorial: How to apply Gelish Hard Gel

25 polka dot nails: summer 2025’s celebrity-approved nail art trend

20 cute cat nail designs for feline fans

Click here for all nail art inspo

EVENTS

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OPI GELevate Builder Course – London

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

This conversion course is for nail professionals already using a builder gel or hard gel system, we will help refine your technique, refresh you in how to build the perfect nail structure and educate you in the system, more importantly how to maintain the enhancements you create. We will also show the GelColor finishing option. Apply tips in no time with tailor made, MicroEtched tips that are prepped and ready…

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…

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OPI GELevate Builder Course – London

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

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…

Nail Order Sunday Service Event

By Scratch Staff | 28 May 2025

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all: talks and masterclasses from influential industry figures, networking, interactive experiences and of course, a party. Here is what you can expect from the day*: Daytime 10.30am to 5pm at Fazeley Studios, Birmingham, B5 5SE Guest Speakers Robbie Tomkins – Secrets of a Celebrity Manicurist Zoya Mac – Content Creation and…

Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

By Helena Biggs | 19 August 2025

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These include L’Oréal, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Avon and Elemis, who will offering delegates a rare chance to explore the trends shaping beauty today and tomorrow. What’s on the agenda? Why attend? Delegates will also enjoy premium networking opportunities and a curated gift bag featuring the latest trending products. For…

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OPI GELevate Builder Course – Crewe, Cheshire

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

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OPI GELevate Foundation Builder Gel Course – Manchester

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2025

New to builder gel and adding length? OPI Gelevate is a 4 in 1 product which can be used as a builder, as an overlay on natural nails or with full coverage tips or sculpting forms to extend the length and be infilled. You will learn the basics, including proper prep and theory. This class will give you the foundation you need to create beautiful nails and maintain them, including…

Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

By Scratch Staff | 14 August 2025

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together local nail techs, salon owners, educators, and nail enthusiasts for an exciting afternoon of connection, creativity, and cocktails! What’s on at the Pop-Up: Free Moyra goody bags for all attendees. Live nail demos using the Moyra Stamping System. Exclusive shopping – first access to new arrivals. Product advice & insider…