30 flirty heart nail designs to get your pulse racing
The classic heart: an evergreen symbol of love and affection that also happens to be incredibly aesthetically pleasing. Though February is the heart’s peak time, nail designs featuring the cute emblem are a yes year-round! Here are 30 inspo pics that will set your heart aflutter…
18 navy nail designs to note
There are a few colours that shine during the colder months, one of which is navy. The deep blue hue encompasses the earthy, rich tones of autumn, giving nails an elegance that transcends shape, style and occasion. Take a look at these navy nail ideas for your next autumn/winter mani…
Find your inner peace with 20 nail designs celebrating the Libra star sign
It’s Libra season! The seventh sign of the zodiac governs between September 23 and October 22. Symbolised by the scales of balance, Libras are known for traits of balance, harmony, peace and justice. An air sign with Venus as its ruling planet, those with this star sign are often sociable…
Important October dates for your nail & beauty business
Prepare your business for the month with our roundup of October dates to note… All month: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Since 1985, every October has marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a campaign organised by major breast cancer charities to raise awareness and funds for the continuation of breast cancer…
Feast your eyes on 15 nail designs inspired by food
Check out entries to the 24 September 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Your favourite meal. 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 these…
London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team at Paul Costelloe’s Palm Springs-inspired show
Scratch was invited to watch Paul Costelloe’s SS26 London Fashion Week show, featuring nails by Mii Cosmetics. Here’s what happened… Paul Costelloe’s spring/summer 2026 collection, ‘Boulevard of Dreams’, is an ode to the heyday of Palm Springs, with nods to Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. In a note…
Tie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs
Everyone wants to feel their best on their wedding day, but we know that planning wedding looks can be overwhelming. So, Scratch has put together a list of marital manicures to help you nail your nuptials! Browse inspo below to find a style that suits you… 1. Clean girl classic…
Nail brand, B’Zillion, enters the UK market
Cornwall-based entrepreneurs, Christopher Hallett, Ashley Hayward and Victoria Hayward, have unveiled B’Zillion, a fashion-led nail brand that boasts HEMA-free gel nail products, accessories, over 30 gel polish shades and four neutral builder gels. The brand aims to make ‘high-performance, salon-quality nail products accessible to everyone – without compromising style or…
National Television Awards 2025: the celebrity manis created using nail partner, The GelBottle Inc
Lead image shows presenters & podcasters, Ally Mackintosh and G. Forsyth-Read. Photo credit: Nick Andrews Brighton-based professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), was the official nail partner of the 2025 National Television Awards (NTAs). Broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on 10 September, the star-studded awards ceremony marked its 30th…
32 mouth-watering chocolate nail designs
Though 13 September is marked as International Chocolate Day, we believe that every day should celebrate the delicious, rich treat. Check out entries to the 10 September 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. Each nail style…
From polish to pitch: The GelBottle Inc partners with Bristol Bears Women rugby team
The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has teamed up with Bristol Bears Women as its Official Nail Provider for the 2025/26 season. TGB is no stranger to sporting collaborations, with previous partnerships including Wimbledon stars, McLaren F1 Racing and the Lionesses. The latest collaboration – between the female-owned nail brand and women’s…
Butter yellow summer is almost over: here’s why you should make way for mustard
Butter yellow took over the world this spring/summer, with the pastel hue dominating décor, outfits and nails. But autumn/winter will see another member of the yellow family soar in popularity… (Lead image by @byemilyann_) Say hello to mustard yellow! Experts predict that this rich, deeper version of summer’s trending hue…
CND™ extends SHELLAC™ line with 7 ‘Vivid’ shades to elevate nail artistry
Are you craving a nail product formula that’s ideal for detailed linework, smooth to apply and streak-free? Consider adding CND™’s SHELLAC™ Vivid range to your collection: seven intensely pigmented and bold primary and secondary shades. Building on its longstanding commitments to supporting creative expression and nailcare, CND™ has introduced the…
Nailympia Germany 2025: THE RESULTS
The fourth edition of Nailympia Germany was hosted at Beauty Düsseldorf, 28-30 March, in partnership with Signature Nail International and powered by Scratch magazine. The event welcomed 57 competitors via 11 arena and five online categories, and 20 countries were represented, with 237 competition seats taken. The esteemed international judging panel…
Meet the mums navigating nail careers alongside motherhood
Learn about mums who manicure, as three mothers share their journeys navigating nail careers alongside various stages of motherhood… Katie Turner of Radiant Nails, Devon Katie Turner has two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with autism, sensory processing disorder and pathological demand avoidance. “It’s always been a challenge…
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