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Butter yellow nails are trending: here’s 25 nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 31 March 2026

Recent data from social media platform, Pinterest, has shown that searches for ‘yellow nails’ have had a monthly increase of 1,500%. But one specific iteration of the hue is garnering…

5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 30 March 2026

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 to help salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares how to tackle your salon…

20 Hannah Montana nail designs that will have you feeling like a rockstar

By Jess Watts | 30 March 2026

Who says nail art and iconic characters can’t go hand in hand? Get ‘the best of both worlds‘ with these Hannah Montana-inspired nail designs…

30 daisy nail designs for a blooming beautiful spring mani

By Jess Watts | 29 March 2026

Spring has officially sprung, bringing with it sunshine, smiles and stunning nail sets… Cheerful, timeless and an iconic seasonal symbol, the daisy is March’s birth flower and a beloved spring…

Inside the Kent home nail salon that exudes total calm

By Jess Watts | 28 March 2026

Since qualifying as a nail tech in 2017, Vicky Horne has built a successful career, with achievements including an ambassadorship with a major nail brand. Vicky began her nail journey…

30 Groovy Chick nail designs to satisfy your Y2K nostalgia

By Jess Watts | 27 March 2026

We all know her, we all love her – and she’s making a very welcome return. Groovy Chick dominated the early 2000s trend scene, and in 2026, the iconic cartoon…

30 show-stopping theatre-inspired nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 27 March 2026

Add drama to digits with these stage-inspired nail styles, celebrating theatre in all its forms – from musicals to plays and ballet…

44 subtle spring nail art ideas that let the season speak for itself

By Jess Watts | 26 March 2026

Spring has always been synonymous with soft, delicate beauty. As flowers bloom and pastel hues take centre stage, minimalist nail styles rise to meet the season. Take a peek at…

Nail eponychium explained: what, where & why it matters

By Jess Watts | 26 March 2026

The cuticle, nail plate and sidewalls are among the most commonly discussed parts of the nail. But one structure that often gets overlooked – despite being incredibly important – is…

Nail industry mourns Jim Nordstrom: icon, mentor, businessman & leader

By Helena Biggs | 25 March 2026

James ‘Jim’ Nordstrom, a trailblazer and much-loved member of the nail industry, passed away suddenly on March 21 in San Diego, California, aged 69. He is survived by his wife,…

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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…