Neurodiversity in the beauty industry: how an ADHD pro is redefining support
Beauty business mentor, educator & ADHD UK ambassador, Alexandra Taverner, opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39, and how this has shaped her career and the…
In conversation with: Shea Osei, the creator behind Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked nails
Shea Osei shares her career journey, nail industry insights, what it was like working on the set of Wicked, and what her future holds…
Nail industry interview: Jan Arnold & Glitterbels’ Annabel Maginnis detail partnership
Nail industry curator, advocate & CND co-founder, Jan Arnold, has been appointed as executive advisor at Glitterbels. In this interview, she reveals what her role entails and future plans, alongside…
Inside look: a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketing Qualification for salon owners
Renowned business coach, Jessica Crane, and CEO of TNB Training Skills, Sarah Abel, have joined forces to create a level 3, fully-funded Multi-Channel Marketing Qualification. In this interview, they reveal…
Danny Manchip on… the first ‘Naked Nailists’ calendar for mental health charity, Mind
Scratch Stars Award-winning home salon owner, Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box, Exeter, reveals all about a 2026 calendar, featuring 12 nail pros willing to bare skin to raise funds…
What is the Black Canvas Society for nail techs? With founder, Lynds Joyce
Lynds Joyce, creative force behind Black Canvas Nails & founder of the Black Canvas Society, shares her journey – from running a thriving salon to building a support community for…
Tips & tricks to elevate your beauty business with mentor, Stevey Powell
Award-winning pro, beauty business mentor & Scratch Stars Awards judge, Stevey Powell, shares an insight into her career, and how pros can elevate their client experiences and journeys. Follow Stevey…
Hannah Beth Clayton: nail industry lessons, social media popularity & Scratch Stars Awards
Scratch online columnist & Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2024 & 2025, Hannah Beth Clayton of @studiobyhannahbeth, joins us for a chat. She discusses her nail…
LEU 2.0: An insight into Light Elegance’s evolved education programme
Light Elegance University (LEU) dean of students & Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, joins Scratch to share about the brand’s updated education programme, LEU 2.0. Jojo talks…
Hard As Nails: the movement challenging masculine stereotypes via nail painting
Scratch chats to Daniele Fiandaca, co-founder of Hard As Nails & inclusivity expert, about the powerful initiative, its aims and research about masculinity and painted nails. Find out more about…
Meet Maisie Jackson: her career journey, highlights & goals
Scratch chats with Maisie Jackson: nail tech, organiser of Maisie’s Nail Tech Soirée events & Maisie’s Nail Tech Natter Zoom sessions, about her career journey, highlights and goals.
North America’s Star Nail Artist: Challenge 6 overview & advice
Glitterbels’ head of education, Charli Jepson, and co-founder, Annabel Maginnis, share insight into the magical FINAL challenge in the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest – S1, and offer top…