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Although it may sound like there’s no rhyme or reason to how nails grow, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education, Katie Clark (née Barnes),…
Award-winning nutritionist, author & beauty pro, Alison Bladh, has launched a massage treatment to help women navigate menopause, and is sharing her expertise with salons worldwide. Alison Bladh is a…
Cat eye nails are trending, featuring an eye-catching, shimmering finish. Inspired by the reflective nature of a cat’s eye, the look is created using magnetic gel polish, which when passed…
Nail mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares how to identify clients that build a healthy business… There’s a lot of talk in the nail industry about nightmare clients. I often talk about the…
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) took place 11-16 February, featuring over 60 runway shows and 46 designer presentations. As the ultimate indicator of what’s next in fashion and beauty, the…
Check out entries to the 18 February 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Year of the Horse.…
This spring/summer, nail trends are encapsulating a variety of preferences. From delicate, fine line artwork and subtle shades to bold, maximalist manicures, the season truly celebrates diversity in expression. Let’s…
You’ve seen leopard print looks, tortoiseshell tips and crocodile claws. Now, a new animal print is trending, and it might just be the cutest one yet. As we look toward…
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before Lent: the 40 days leading up to Easter. As well as serving up a great opportunity to indulge in…
Lunar New Year begins on 17 February 2026, with the festivities characterised by firework displays, cultural traditions and communal gatherings, culminating in the annual Lantern Festival. Each year is associated…
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Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…
A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…
