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86 nail ideas inspired by a picture-perfect white Christmas

By Jess Watts | 18 December 2025

Check out entries to the 17 December 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: White Christmas. Each nail…

British startup brand, Curated Beauty London, launches in award-winning ‘super salon’

By Jess Watts | 17 December 2025

British startup brand, Curated Beauty London – creator of skincare, haircare and wellness essentials for midlife women – has collaborated with Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa, with its products appearing…

28 party perfect nail ideas for New Year’s Eve

By Scratch Staff | 17 December 2025

Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup of party nail designs to mark the occasion…

30 festive French tip ideas to help you nail Christmas

By Scratch Staff | 16 December 2025

Add some festive fun to French tips for a seasonal twist on the classic nail style. Check out our roundup of Christmas French manicures to inspire below…

Cosmetics industry body awarded for commitment to consumer protection

By Scratch Staff | 15 December 2025

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.…

Pinterest Predicts 2026 – how 10 top trends will shape nail art

By Jess Watts | 14 December 2025

Social media platform, Pinterest, has unveiled its 2026 trend predictions via annual report, Pinterest Predicts. Here are the top 10 trends for nail lovers to note… 1. Gimme Gummy With…

25 ways to style silver nails this Christmas

By Jess Watts | 13 December 2025

Hailed as the ‘new neutral’, silver nails are everywhere, with Google reporting a breakout increase in searches over the past few months. Wondering how to wear the hue this festive…

24 Christmas glitter nail art ideas for sparkle season

By Jess Watts | 12 December 2025

Christmas for nail techs means one thing… glitter! Whether clients opt for minimalist shimmer or full-on festive sparkle, one thing is guaranteed: nail techs will be finding glitter in their…

Hara Professional unveils Gel Polish Artist of the Year 2025

By Helena Biggs | 12 December 2025

Nail brand, Hara Professional, has unveiled Wigan nail pro, Alyx Olivia Mills, as winner of its 2025 gel polish contest – and a prize worth £2,500. The search for Hara…

Great British Beauty Clean Up 2026 drives shift towards reusable product packaging

By Scratch Staff | 11 December 2025

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,…

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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…