Posts by Scratch Staff
Leopard print nails are trending – with a spring twist
Leopard print tends to trend on nails every season, owing to its timeless appeal, but this spring it’s really making its mark. Bold, bright and funky designs incorporating the chic animal print are dominating social media, and we’ve found some feline fingertips that bring out our inner big cat. Check out our pick of on-trend…
Read More30 show-stopping theatre-inspired nail designs
Add drama to digits with these stage-inspired nail styles, celebrating theatre in all its forms – from musicals to plays and ballet…
Read MoreSuffolk salon owner completes 24-hour beauty treatment marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Ixworth beauty professional, Isabelle Cross, completed 24 hours of back-to-back beauty appointments to raise money for Breast Cancer Now – a charity dedicated to life-changing research and care. The 21-year-old opened the doors to her home-based business at the age of 19, and offers treatments including builder gel enhancements, gel manis and pedis, brow laminations,…
Read MoreLiving as a nail tech with endometriosis: ‘I was scared of losing my nail business’
Scratch chats to Andover nail pro, Jo Bennett, about her experiences with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow outside of it. Common symptoms include, but aren’t limited to, severe pelvic pain and extreme period pain. It affects 1 in…
Read MoreOPI celebrates 45-year anniversary by launching remixes of popular nail shades
Global nail brand, OPI, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with the launch of the OPIcons collection, featuring ‘remixed versions’ of iconic shades. Over the past four and a half decades, OPI has been exciting nail professionals, clients and enthusiasts with its shades. From nude hue, Bubble Bath, to bright red, Big Apple Red, the brand’s…
Read MoreNails & cancer: a guide for nail techs
While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer can be a truly rewarding experience. Here, experts answer nail professionals’ questions about caring for clients with cancer… What insurance requirements are there? “We offer one of the widest insurance covers available, and work tirelessly with insurers to remove any nasty small print,”…
Read MoreStudex piercing brand celebrates 50-year anniversary
Piercing training and product provider, Studex, is celebrating 50 years in operation. For five decades, the company has supplied ear and nose piercing systems and jewellery to salons, jewellers, retailers, piercing studios and healthcare environments. Studex has focused on the development of hygienic, safe and consistent systems, which can be used by trained professionals. One…
Read More‘Nail obsessed’ pro unveils stationery & cuticle oil range
Donna Dennell, nail pro & podcaster, has founded The Nail G: ‘a place for the nail obsessed’. She offers cuticle oil pens in various scents, alongside stationery items including eco-notes for ‘really important nail notes’ and greetings cards. “The Nail G is an extension of my longstanding nail business, as I was ready for a…
Read MoreWant to offer vegan nail services? Here are 20 products for your salon
A whopping 25.8 million people took part in Veganuary in 2025: so have you considered vegan-friendly nail and beauty options to cater to this burgeoning client base? Gaining ‘vegan status’ in the beauty sector means a product does not contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Click here to find out how to identify vegan-friendly beauty products,…
Read MoreVeganuary: How to tell if your nail & beauty products are vegan-friendly
Are your clients calling for vegan and cruelty-free products? Scratch explores how to tell if your nail and beauty products fit the bill… The global vegan cosmetics market is anticipated to reach $24.79 billion in 2028, according to research by Fortune Business Insights, and a whopping 82% of all new vegan items that launched in the UK…
Read MoreRevealed: Scratch magazine’s most-loved cover of 2025
Scratch readers voted for their favourite of the nail magazine’s 2025 covers from 15 December-5 January – and the results are in! Scratch, the world’s #1 resource for nails, seeks to showcase outstanding artistry and technical prowess via its 13 annual covers, with two cover images released each May to celebrate the magazine’s birthday. For…
Read MoreCosmetics industry body awarded for commitment to consumer protection
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) won the Business Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards, held on 2 December in the House of Lords. The award recognises businesses, individuals and initiatives that show a strong commitment to consumer protection, and go beyond statutory requirements to ensure products are safe…
Read MoreGreat British Beauty Clean Up 2026 drives shift towards reusable product packaging
March will see the return of The Great British Beauty Clean Up (GBBCU): a nationwide collaboration between retailers, brands and professionals created by the British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition, with the aim of reducing waste. Around 120 billion units of packaging are produced each year, and The GBBU is encouraging the beauty industry to…
Read MoreAutumn Budget 2025: 8 measures that will impact nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to parliament today (26 November), promising measures for a ‘fairer, stronger, more secure Britain’. It followed Budget analysis by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) being published prior to the Chancellor’s announcement in error. Here is a summary of measures worth noting for employees and…
Read More22 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 and click here for a…
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