Pedicure tips: how nail techs can safely support clients with diabetes

By Scratch Staff | 12 June 2025

According to charity, Diabetes UK, approximately 6% of the UK population suffers from diabetes. Learning about the condition and how to accommodate it is key to making diabetic clients feel safe and able to enjoy their nail experiences. Here, we explore how the condition can affect clients and what you need to consider as a…

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Rose nail art designs: 15 ways to style June’s birth flower

By Lilly Delmage | 12 June 2025

Whether you have a June birthday and want to showcase your birth flower, or you’re a hopeless romantic who adores the rose, we’ve rounded up designs to inspire your perfect petal manicure. Check them out below…

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

By Scratch Staff | 11 June 2025

Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour via aura styling. Auras, or energy fields, are said to surround beings and reflect their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. Different aura colours are associated with various qualities and emotions, for example red represents power and passion; pink symbolises love and sensitivity; blue promotes calmness;…

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Doncaster nail & beauty salon owner: Offering waxing has elevated my business & filled my diary

By Michelle Brookes | 11 June 2025

Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2022 & 2025 finalist, Michelle Brookes, shares how introducing waxing services has benefitted her salon… What do waxing treatments bring to a beauty business, and how do they complement nail offerings? Adding waxing treatments to a beauty business helps fill diary gaps. Most waxing services are 10 to 40…

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Community chat: 3 networking groups for nail pros

By Lilly Delmage | 10 June 2025

Are you seeking support from fellow nail techs? Do you want access to hundreds of tutorials to inspire your creativity? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask? The answer might lie in joining a nail networking group. Here’s three to have a look at… The Nail Tech Org With an impressive 83,000…

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TGB x Bristol Bears Women

From polish to pitch: The GelBottle Inc partners with Bristol Bears Women rugby team

The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has teamed up with Bristol Bears…

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Michelle brookes scratch stars educator of the year 2025

Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2025 shares secrets to nail industry success

Michelle Brookes is an award-winning nail technician & educator who…

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OTHER STORIES

Overwhelmed woman

How to beat feelings of overwhelm as a beauty business owner

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares wellbeing advice… Hey beauty pros! At this point of the year,…

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Jade fox nail tech with moebius syndrome

Norwich nail tech: finding success with a rare neurological condition

I’m Jade Fox and I have Moebius syndrome: a rare neurological condition that is present from birth and affects facial…

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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 lead woman nails

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…

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EVENTS

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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…

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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…

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The Beauty Business Summit

By Scratch Staff | 4 August 2025

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating 20 years of Beauty Boss. Held at the iconic Nici Hotel, in Bournemouth, on Sunday 14 September; the Beauty Boss Business Summit brings together powerhouse women in nails and beauty for a day of high-level inspiration, business growth, and real business talk from expert speakers, and Beauty Boss founder, Layla…

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