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Nail Valentine’s Day with these love-ly mix & match nails

By Scratch Staff | 6 February 2026

Why settle for just one nail design when you can mix things up with multiple? Mix and match nails are always on-trend, and they’re proving a popular choice for Valentine’s…

94 Valentine’s Day cat eye nail ideas: heart designs, French manicures & more

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 February 2026

Check out entries to the 4 February 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Valentine’s Cat Eye. Each nail…

Discover the Tunbridge Wells salon brought to life by a dynamic nail duo

By Jess Watts | 4 February 2026

The Nail Nest – a stunning salon in Tunbridge Wells, Kent – is the passion project of nail techs, Alice Knight and Shurun Li. The duo met while working in…

Nails & cancer: a guide for nail techs

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2026

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……

Nailympia Anaheim 2026: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 3 February 2026

The third edition of the Nailympia Anaheim nail competition welcomed 83 competitors taking 252 seats – 87 of which were in the arena during the two-day event at Premiere Anaheim.…

Celebrity nail looks shone bright at the 2026 Grammys

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on 1 February, honouring the biggest names in music. Bringing together a whole host of stars, the red carpet featured eye-catching…

22 customisable Valentine’s nail art ideas for a personal touch

By Jess Watts | 2 February 2026

Everyone loves a thoughtful handwritten note or personalised message. Translate this onto nails with swoon-worthy styles and tailored talons, because what could be cuter than personalised Valentine’s Day nail art?…

What are barcode nails? Trend guide, styles & inspiration

By Jess Watts | 31 January 2026

Nail trends come and go in the blink of an eye. From glazed donut finishes to polka dots, tartan prints and cat eye designs, there’s always a new look taking…

50 chrome Valentine’s nail art ideas you’ll love

By Scratch Staff | 31 January 2026

From glazed donut finishes to striking metallic details, chrome nails aren’t going anywhere – and especially not for Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with our roundup of romantic chrome nail looks…

A nail technician’s guide to protective gloves

By Guest Writer | 31 January 2026

Robert Giblett, nail industry safety expert & founder of professional nail brand, IKON.IQ, shares gloves insight for nail pros… Why do you need the right gloves? As a nail technician,…

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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…