67 udderly moo-smerising cow print nail designs

By Jess Watts | 28 August 2025

Cow print is a bold pattern that repeatedly enters the zeitgeist, and it is having a particular ✨moment✨ right now. According to Google Trends, searches for cow print-related nail art have increased monumentally in the last 12 months, with terms such as ‘cow print French tip nails’ skyrocketing by 250%. Check out entries to the…

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Important September dates for your nail & beauty business

By Jess Watts | 27 August 2025

Get your business prepared for the month of September, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day Ginger cats are widely regarded as the most affectionate of our feline friends; they have been dubbed ‘velcro cats’, requiring a lot of attention and love. While seen as very sweet, ginger cats have…

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KISS launches magical nail & lash collection inspired by Wicked: For Good

By Jess Watts | 26 August 2025

KISS Products, Inc. is casting a glamorously wicked spell over beauty lovers with the release of a Wicked-inspired collection. Fantastical press-on nails and fabulous false eyelashes exude the magic of Oz, transporting users over the rainbow. The 16-piece limited-edition collection, available across KISS Nails, FALSCARA and imPRESS, is inspired by the release of Wicked: For…

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20 dog nail art ideas to inspire pawsome manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 August 2025

Calling all dog lovers, we’ve rounded up fetchtastic nail designs inspired by man’s best friend. Take inspiration from canine-themed claws created by nail pros below…

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 2025

Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs from Instagram below…

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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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