THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

WHAT I’M WEARING: Eva Maj

By Kat Hill | 28 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Eva Maj created this summery look for her holiday. “When I do my own nails, I normally go for classic red…

HANDIREST LTD launch mint green option

By Helena Biggs | 27 May 2017

The iconic Handirest is now available in a soft mint green shade. A salon staple, this latex-free cushion is designed to stabilise a client’s hand during a manicure, allowing nail…

SANITISE UNDERNEATH nails with handy Freshnails product

By Helena Biggs | 26 May 2017

An ideal retail item as well as pre-treatment product, sanitise underneath the free edge of the nail with a helping hand from Freshnails. The tool contains a formula of alcohol…

NYFW inspires new stamping plates from Yours & CND™

By Helena Biggs | 26 May 2017

Simple yet effective nail art meets innovation in a new collaboration CND™ and popular nail art brand, :Yours. This limited edition stamping plate takes inspiration from NYFW SS17 where CND™ featured on…

BAYWATCH COLOUR COLLECTION by Artistic Nail Design makes a splash

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2017

Don your swimmers – it’s time to make a splash with the colourful Baywatch collection from Artistic Nail Design. The brand has collaborated with the soon-to-be-released film – in cinemas…

COURSE BITES: CND SHELLAC™ Conversion with Sweet Squared

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2017

Course Details: Convert to CND Shellac system in one day. Attendees will explore the system through theory and practical learning and learn the science and technology of SHELLAC™  and UV light, P.E.P, SHELLAC™  Application…

Pixie Lott announced as Kiss Products ambassador

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2017

Last night, Team Scratch was lucky enough to party with the stunning Pixie Lott to celebrate her new collaboration with Kiss Nails. Hosted by the brand and Alex Silver PR, the…

SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lucy Pastorelli Nails and Training, Eckington, Sheffield

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2017

When she was just 21, Lucy Pastorelli opened the doors to her very own nails and training centre. Based in a historic building, the salon has created a tranquil environment in Eckington with…

How to take care of your nail tools

By Katie Barnes | 24 May 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to take care of your tekking essentials; your tools. From scissors and cuticle pushers to tweezers and nippers, the sharp…

UK NAIL TECH 2017 winners revealed at Beauty UK

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2017

The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail…

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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…