ADHD: How to accommodate employees & clients in the nail space
According to the NHS, ADHD affects 3 to 4% of adults and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK. There are multiple variants of the condition, so diagnosing ADHD is difficult and can take years of assessments. For people with ADHD, everyday tasks can often be challenging and overwhelming. Scratch talks…
Read MoreNail salons report 8% growth in 5 years – but it’s not all good news for the sector
The number of nail salons that have opened in the UK since 2019 is 1,680 – an 8% growth in five years. The nail salon brand with the highest growth is three-time Scratch Stars Award-winning enterprise, Townhouse, which has expanded to 40 locations across the UK. According to figures, which have been provided by the…
Read More10 Halloween-ready salons to give you inspiration
Halloween offers a perfect opportunity to have some fun in the nail space, so take inspiration from salons that have got clients in the spooky spirit with themed décor… 1. Beauty by Joan, Wisconsin, USA 2. Hope HQ, Manchester, UK 3. Hush Salon, Leeds, UK 4. Revel Salon, New York, USA 5. Rel Lashes, Leicester…
Read MoreHalloween 2024: nail art to match the top 3 horror film character costumes
Still deciding on a Halloween outfit? Here’s the most popular horror character costumes for Halloween 2024 and accompanying nail art ideas. UK jewellery designer, Abbott Lyon, has analysed social media and Google data to detect the most popular horror movie character costumes for Halloween 2024. An important part of any costume, you may ask? The…
Read More52 fang-tastic French manicure ideas for Halloween
Mix up the timeless French manicure by adding spooky and scary Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French nails below…
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Winners announced in nail industry’s 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards (+ photo gallery)
Stunning London venue, The Underglobe, set the scene for the 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises exceptional nail professionals,…
Read MoreCreate Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created
To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards 2025: finalists share their dazzling manicures for nail industry party
The biggest event in the nail industry calendar: The Scratch Stars Party, takes place on 6 July, bringing together nail…
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