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Meet the mums navigating nail careers alongside motherhood

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

Learn about mums who manicure, as three mothers share their journeys navigating nail careers alongside various stages of motherhood… Katie Turner of Radiant Nails, Devon Katie Turner has two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with autism, sensory processing disorder and pathological demand avoidance. “It’s always been a challenge to find work around my…

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60 chrome nail design ideas to help you stay on-trend in 2025

By Scratch Staff | 29 March 2025

Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a long while now, and isn’t going anywhere. Check out our pick of shining design inspiration to help you achieve the nail trend…

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Leeds salon owner: Learning to trust my team & delegate has been a game-changer

By Lilly Delmage | 29 March 2025

You Beauty founder, Rachel Dobson, shares her career story and how learning to delegate tasks has been critical to her success as a manager. Over the past five years, Rachel’s business has rapidly expanded and she reflects on the biggest lesson she has learned: “I tried to do everything myself in the beginning, and I’ve…

Home nail & beauty salons: how to maintain positive neighbour relations & resolve conflict

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 March 2025

Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year finalists for 2024 offer advice for how home business owners can keep the peace with neighbours and resolve potential conflicts… Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails, Stirling – Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024 “When opening a home salon, it’s good practice to inform…

North America’s Star Nail Artist – Wild Card entries inspired by Women in Beauty

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2025

Following the fifth North America’s Star Nail Artist challenge, in which sponsor brand, LECHAT, tasked contestants with creating Fantasy nails inspired by change, 12 of the 18 contestants moved into the Wild Card stage. This meant they had to fight for their place in the Top 10 with a single nail design, inspired by a…

Nail industry expert: here’s the problem with AI-generated nail designs

Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2024…

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Cloud software provider launches growth hub for beauty professionals

Cloud software provider, Zenoti, has announced the launch of free…

28 nail art design ideas for Glastonbury Festival

Festival season is here – and what’s more iconic than Glastonbury Festival? The Somerset event takes place from 25 June…

Hibiscus nails: The Y2K-inspired twist on floral nails

Give summer nail styles a Y2K, trending twist with hibiscus nail art! Step into a tropical paradise of ’00s nostalgia…

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

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares advice for achieving a work-life balance this summer… Summer…

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

The sun shone in London on 19 May as 40 nail pros – many with models – made their way…

NAIL ART INSPO

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Serve up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas

Washington LGBTQ+ nail artist: abstract bisexual Pride flag tutorial

28 nail art design ideas for Glastonbury Festival

Hibiscus nails: The Y2K-inspired twist on floral nails

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

Nail art tutorial: 5 steps to create a watercolour flower design

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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…

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…

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…

World Friendship Day

By Lilly Delmage | 24 June 2025

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and enjoy the benefits they bring. Why not offer a bundle deal – a discounted package for best friends who want to get matching manicures for the occasion on a mate date? You could then share their manicures on your social media feed, along with a short story about how they…

24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

By Lilly Delmage | 24 June 2025

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone struggling, or experiencing feelings of despair or loneliness. The event aims seeks to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage people seek support. Encourage clients to open up by resharing information about the Samaritans’ services on social media.…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

Giorgia capella, tgb head of education and spa

TGB Brunch & Learn

By Scratch Staff | 20 June 2025

The GelBottle Inc’s Brunch & Learn The GelBottle Inc is thrilled to invite you to a special post-party TGB Brunch & Learn – the perfect way to wind down after the Scratch Stars Awards! Join The GelBottle for a morning of great food, inspiring conversation, and an exclusive masterclass with Giorgia Cappella, The GelBottle’s Head of Education. Connect with fellow nail techs, TGB experts, Brand Ambassadors and Educators. ✨ Expect:…