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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

40 magical Disney nail art designs & ideas for your next Disneyland trip

By Jess Watts | 10 August 2025

Manifest magic on your nails with these Disney nail art designs… because who says fairytales are just for children?

Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2025

It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different ways… Aries The Aquarius Full…

25 polka dot nails: summer 2025’s celebrity-approved nail art trend

By Scratch Staff | 9 August 2025

From Hailey Bieber’s butter yellow dots to Dua Lipa’s monochrome polka pattern and Sabrina Carpenter’s neutral take on the trend, A-listers are enjoying this simple yet effective nail design this summer. Polka dot patterns have taken over the fashion scene and are now making their way onto nails, adding a playful touch to classic overlays.…

Inside the child-friendly countryside nail salon that caters to comfort

By Jess Watts | 8 August 2025

Meet Kay Kirsop, the owner of Kay Cooper Nails, a child-friendly salon that prides itself on comfort and safety. Kay Kirsop has always loved nails. “From Tipp-Exing the tips of my nails in primary school, to being suspended at the age of 14 for refusing to take off acrylic enhancements, I knew that nails were…

How to beat feelings of overwhelm as a beauty business owner

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares wellbeing…

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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…

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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…

UCA graduate adds 5,000 false nails to fashion project

Demitris Zacharia recently graduated from UCA with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. His final major project, titled ‘The Good,…

Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

Check out this guide for nail pros who want to capture high-quality nail photos. First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or…

NAIL ART INSPO

Step-by-step: rose red chrome nail art

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

20 cute cat nail designs for feline fans

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EVENTS

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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…

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…

Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

By Scratch Staff | 14 August 2025

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together local nail techs, salon owners, educators, and nail enthusiasts for an exciting afternoon of connection, creativity, and cocktails! What’s on at the Pop-Up: Free Moyra goody bags for all attendees. Live nail demos using the Moyra Stamping System. Exclusive shopping – first access to new arrivals. Product advice & insider…

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