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Nail artist shares intricate Lunar New Year nail design details

By Jess Watts | 17 February 2026

Philadelphia-based nail technician, Ariana Nevoienna, has over seven years’ experience in the nail industry, having trained in her home country of Ukraine before moving to the US three years ago.…

Introducing PureSculpt™: a Glitterbels product to promote nail strength, clarity & length

By Helena Biggs | 16 February 2026

Do you seek a gel that offers exceptional sculpting control and creates a rigid, long-lasting nail structure? Discover PureSculpt™, the latest product offering from award-winning nail brand, Glitterbels. Serving up…

60 trending nail art ideas for February

By Jess Watts | 15 February 2026

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it delivers no shortage of nail inspiration. From romantic reds and soft pinks to winter neutrals and playful accents, browse…

10 gothic Wuthering Heights nail designs to mark the film release

By Jess Watts | 13 February 2026

If you’re currently swooning over Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, why not translate some of that gothic romance onto nails? We’ve rounded up a collection of nail designs…

OPI celebrates 45-year anniversary by launching remixes of popular nail shades

By Scratch Staff | 12 February 2026

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,…

From spare room to success: a Southampton beauty salon’s story

By Jess Watts | 12 February 2026

Jenna Pearson, owner of Glow Beauty Studio, began her journey into the beauty industry in 2018. After completing a lash course, what started as a passion project quickly evolved into…

35 minimalist nail designs for Valentine’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 11 February 2026

Minimalist Valentine’s manicures offer a love-ly, subtle touch for the season of love! Why not opt for pops of colour and dainty heart details? Check out our roundup of low-key…

Bad Bunny spotlights nail tech talent in Super Bowl half-time show

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 February 2026

America’s biggest sporting event, the Super Bowl, took place last night (8 February) and saw NFL team, Seattle Seahawks, beat New England Patriots. But one of the most talked-about moments…

Tie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs

By Jess Watts | 8 February 2026

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…

Eastbourne nail tech to host 24-hour painting marathon in memory of her father

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2026

Charlie Wilkinson (@nailsbycharliejade), a nail technician from Eastbourne, is to host a 24-hour ‘Nailathon’ to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.“This event is being held in memory of my…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

International Nail Tech Day

A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…