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Stained glass nail trend: 35 mesmerising manicures for nail art challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 April 2025

Check out entries to the 23 April 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Stained Glass. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

Coachella 2025: the celebrity festival nail looks you need to see

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 April 2025

Known for its star-studded guest list, Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held over two weekends in the Colorado Desert, California. Celebrity festival-goers sport stunning, on-trend fashion pieces, accessorised with eye-catching nail styles. We’ve rounded up nail looks to note from the 2025 event… Celebrity & session nail stylist, Juan Alvear, was on…

15 nail art design ideas for St. George’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 23 April 2025

23 April marks St. George’s Day: the anniversary of the patron saint of England’s death in 303 AD. Legend is that a dragon was slain by St. George, and his symbol is a red cross over a white backdrop: the same symbol incorporated into the English flag. Check out themed nail designs, incorporating the flag…

I’m a nail tech that developed a gel allergy: here’s my advice

By Guest Writer | 22 April 2025

Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and academy in Anglesey, Wales, shares about her allergy experiences and lessons learned… I’ve been part of the nail industry for about 13 years and things have changed a lot since I joined. PPE wasn’t really a thing when I started out. Gloves? Dust extractors? Masks? Practically unheard of. It…

13 pretty pedicure designs to inspire spring nail looks

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2025

Sandal season is almost upon us, so take inspiration from our roundup of pedicure designs, shared by nail pros on Instagram…

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Mindful Moments Month: Businesses unite to raise money for York women’s charity

Owner of Blossom Tree Socials, Sarah Hartley, is encouraging businesses…

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Suffolk nail artist: ‘My salon isn’t just about treatments – it’s a whole experience’

Allie Eve, owner of The Nail Matrix, opens the doors…

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Set sail with these 25 nautical nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Check out entries to the 7 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…

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

Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour via aura styling. Auras, or energy fields, are said to…

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Nail tech’s maternal mental health struggles: ‘Talking & finding support saved my life’

New Mexico tech, Amberley Robinson, aka The Nail Tattooist, opens up about her maternal mental health experiences… When my first…

5 ways to support deaf clients in the nail salon

It is estimated that one in three people in the UK have hearing loss, highlighting the importance of making your…

NAIL ART INSPO

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Square nails: 17 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape

Nail tutorial: hibiscus flower nail art in 5 easy steps

Set sail with these 25 nautical nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

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

Nail art tutorial: abstract dandelion design

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Embrace spring with 26 dried flower nail designs

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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…

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…

OPI Intelli-gel – London

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

OPI Intelli – gel – Huddersfield – West Yorkshire

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2025

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TBP Beauty Summer Soireé

By Scratch Staff | 2 February 2025

Step outside with the Trusted Beauty Professionals community this summer! This summer, The TBP Community are heading outdoors for an exclusive Summer Soirée designed for Beauty Professionals. We’re hosting a small, relaxed networking event for professionals across the beauty industry. Whether you’re a beauty educator, service provider, or work alongside beauty brands, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded individuals. Join us, in Fulham on Monday…