Do nails need to breathe?
One of the most common misconceptions in the nail world is the idea that nails need to ‘breathe’. To support understanding, let’s take a look at the science behind the topic… Whether you’re a regular at a salon or someone who enjoys using nail polish to do your own manis,…
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12 nail styles for Sagittarius season
Sagittarius season spans from 22 November to 21 December, and is the ninth astrological sign in the zodiac. Sagittarians are known for being enthusiastic and optimistic, often demonstrating extroverted qualities. Boasting turquoise as its gemstone, Sagittarius is typically associated with freedom and exploration. Here are 12 nail styles that epitomise…
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Cynthia Erivo’s top 10 nail looks from the Wicked press tours
Featured image courtesy of Instagram.com/clawzbydior_ Partial to a long, highly stylised nail, Cynthia Erivo defies gravity with every set she wears. We have a trio of nail techs to thank for the actress’ show-stopping claws during the promotion of Wicked and Wicked: For Good: Mycah Dior (@clawzbydior_), Shea Osei (@shadesofshea_)…
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22 stunning nail designs inspired by Wicked
With the release of Wicked: For Good on 21 November: the second part of one of the most highly anticipated film series of the last few years, Scratch has conjured up a gallery of magical mani masterpieces inspired by the movies and musical. Take a look at these hexquisite hands…
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Top 2025 advent calendars for nail enthusiasts
Add some sparkle to your Christmas countdown with advent calendars designed for nail lovers! It’s that time of year again, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what digit delights can be found behind these advent calendar doors… OPI House of OPI’cing Mini Advent Calendar Candy-inspired colour accumulates to…
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30 Christmas cat eye nail designs for festive feline fingertips
Check out entries to the 19 November 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas cat eye. 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.
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London College of Beauty Therapy appoints Caroline Neville MBE as patron
The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), one of the UK’s ‘largest specialist, further education funded training colleges’, has announced the appointment of Caroline Neville MBE as its first patron. Caroline is a founding member of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), which has been promoting the beauty industry since 1992 and…
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Step inside the Devon beauty salon dedicated to the client experience
Torquay-based nail tech, Olivia Puskas, began her industry journey in 2016, studying a level 2 qualification in Nail Treatments. The course covered mani and pedi services, as well as enhancements, nail art, client care and more. This stood Olivia in good stead to launch her career, and in 2022, she…
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Sparkle season: the Christmas nail collections you need for 2025
Lead image courtesy of OPI, featuring the Good Enough to Treat Collection. Christmas is coming, which means it’s time to get your hands on fun festive nail collections. To help you sleigh the season in style, we have rounded up 10 yuletide launches that are sure to inspire merry manis…
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Newcastle nail tech to take on 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ challenge for charity
Over the four years since becoming a nail tech, Lucy Walton (@skullenluce) has achieved a lot: from working at London Fashion Week to national campaigns with Dr Martens and celebrity BAFTA nail looks. Now, she is adding one more milestone to that list: a 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ for charity. From 28-29…
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24 November nail ideas from tortoiseshell to tiger print
November is an ‘in between’ time of year between Halloween and Christmas. It might be too early for festive fingertips, but we left spiderwebs sets in October… So what are nail enthusiasts seeking this month? Check out these stunning sets for inspo…
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Glitterbels Gel Polish course: My experience with the Scratch Stars Ultimate Nail Team
Join me as I relay my visit to Stoke-on-Trent and Glitterbels’ stunning HQ, where I took my first official steps into professional nail styling… My first encounter with the Glitterbels team was at The Scratch Stars Party 2025, at which the brand’s education team was recognised with a third win…
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Revealed: how to choose a flattering nail shape
Though it is true that anyone can wear whatever nail style they desire, there are certain elements of nail shapes that tend to complement specific features. Let’s take a look at how to choose the perfect nail shape to suit your hands… The first step in figuring out your ideal…
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Feature your five a day on fingertips with 14 vegetable-inspired nail designs
Check out entries to the 5 November 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Vegetables. 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. Take a look at this gallery of…
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From passion to profession: the Wiltshire home salon known for nail art
Tina Annal began her nail career in 2014, starting with an online nail course then completing an NVQ in Nail Services at a local beauty academy. As an independent home-based tech in Hilperton, Tina has carved out many spaces of her house over the years to cater to clients: starting…
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