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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…

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

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

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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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 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…

NAIL ART INSPO

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

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

Click here for all nail art inspo

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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…

iconic.25 by Vagaro

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2025

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The industry business experience is back in-person this year after high demand, with an all-new, music festival-inspired immersion. Taking place in beautiful Napa, California on October 5–6, 2025, iconic.25 will fuse high-energy inspiration, business education, and unforgettable entertainment in a vibrant outdoor setting. This year’s event will go beyond traditional learning and…

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…

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Evergreen 💚

The ultimate earthy hue is a year-round favourite, so we`ve rounded up 55 nail designs that focalise the captivating colour. 🌱

If you are keen for green, head to the link in our bio 👆

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Is it mould? Is it fungus? It`s neither - it`s a greenie or pseudomonas.

But what is this bacteria and why might it grow on top of the natural nail or under an enhancement? 🤔

@katiebarnes.toolrange is here to offer insight on the causes of greenies, and what a tech should do if they spot this at the nail desk. Head to the link in our bio for Katie`s expert advice 👆🔗

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