The GelBottle Inc introduces Hard BIAB™ to aid nail length & durability

By Jess Watts | 10 October 2025

The GelBottle Inc, the nail brand behind the popular BIAB™ (Builder In A Bottle™) enhancement product, has launched an evolution of the builder gel: one that is engineered to meet client demands for durability, length and smooth application. Hard BIAB™ is a hybrid formula that combines the strength of hard gel with the slick application…

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40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 10 October 2025

Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles to inspire below…

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5 ways nail techs can prioritise their mental health when clients offload

By Guest Writer | 9 October 2025

Health psychologist, Dr Ravi Gill, explores how nail technicians can create a safe space for clients to offload, while prioritising their own mental health. Nail appointments offer an opportunity for a person to sit still for an hour without the distraction of their phones: an act of self-care and perhaps a therapy session. Nail technicians…

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Programme launches to help beauty pros build successful careers as business coaches

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 October 2025

Beauty business mentor, Layla Tourh, has launched certification programme, Coach The Coach™, to help pros make a difference via business coaching. Providing the ‘tools, strategies and mindset shifts you need to become a confident, qualified and deeply impactful business coach’, the six-week programme for beauty professionals and established educators blends online modules, live business coaching and an in-person assessment.…

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21 nail designs for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Jess Watts | 9 October 2025

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an incredibly important campaign which aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Check out entries to the 8 October 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Breast Cancer Awareness. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using…

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Hara Gel Polish Artist 2025 winner nails

Hara Professional unveils Gel Polish Artist of the Year 2025

Nail brand, Hara Professional, has unveiled Wigan nail pro, Alyx…

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Great British Beauty Clean Up

Great British Beauty Clean Up 2026 drives shift towards reusable product packaging

March will see the return of The Great British Beauty…

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52 candy-coated Christmas nail ideas to sweeten your holiday style

Check out entries to the 10 December 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…

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Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Gerrard International, has announced its acquisition of Jessica Cosmetics. The Hertfordshire-based company, founded…

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5 ways to wear Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 on nails

Global colour authority, Pantone, has revealed its hotly anticipated Colour of the Year for 2026, and it might surprise you……

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30 short Christmas nail designs that are set to stun

Who says short nails can’t rock amazing art? Embrace dazzling digits this Christmas, no matter how small the canvas… Check…

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EVENTS

Nailtopia Trade Show

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 November 2025

Created by nail techs, for nail techs. Founded in 2019 as a trade show dedicated solely to professional nail technicians, Nailtopia is back after a three-year break. It has a renewed mission: to uplift, educate and celebrate the incredible people shaping the nail and beauty industry. In 2026, it is hosted at The Steamworks, Sheffield – a unique, female-run venue led by sisters whose passion for events mirrors the Nailtopia…

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Phorest Salon Owners Summit

By Jess Watts | 15 September 2025

Phorest, a global salon, spa and clinic software company, will host its 10th annual Salon Owners Summit 25 & 26 January 2026. The event, themed ‘Thrive: The human experience, powered by technology‘, will gather hundreds of salon and clinic owners from around the world at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ireland. The summit promises a deep dive into inspiration, education and strategic business growth, as well as demystifying how technology…

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New Year’s Eve

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 November 2025

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among the most popular NYE nail requests. While you are tending to talons, remember to take a moment to reflect on the year you’ve had, and acknowledge the things you have achieved. Congratulations for another year of wonderful work. Here’s to 2026! Take a look at our gallery of New Year’s…

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Christmas Day

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 November 2025

‘The most wonderful time of the year’ culminates with Christmas Day. As we reach the summit of sparkle season, the day screams for seasonal sets. Give your clients the gift of festive fingertips with Santa styles, Christmas tree talons and more. Check out the top 5 Christmas nail art trends for 2025. Image courtesy of Instagram.com/brontenails_x

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Winter solstice

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 November 2025

According to English Heritage, ‘during winter solstice, the earth’s axis is tilted at its furthest point from the sun. This means that, for us in the northern hemisphere, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky’. Essentially, winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, and the longest night. Embrace the presence of the starry sky with a themed nail design, and brighten up the dark by adding some…

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