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To celebrate Mother’s Day – which takes place in the UK on Sunday 15 March 2026, we’ve rounded up themed nail art styles to inspire…
In today’s saturated nail market, quality is a complex issue that requires unpacking. From ingredients to in-house support and labelling to UK and EU law, read on to discover what…
Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a photoinitiator that helps gel nail products cure quickly under UV light and maintain colour stability, will be banned from cosmetic products placed on the market…
Welcome back pastel polish and sunny styles – spring is about to start! Here is a curated list of nail designs to mark March, no matter your aesthetic preference… Spring…
Make fingertips blossom with beauty by creating sakura-inspired nail styles, as the cherry blossom trees bloom this spring. Check out our roundup of design inspiration below…
Calling all dog lovers, we’ve rounded up fetch-tastic nail designs inspired by man’s best friend. Take inspiration from canine-themed claws created by nail pros below…
Overlooked and often underestimated, sidewalls are one secret to a flawless nail enhancement. Here’s how to treat them right… What are sidewalls and where are they? The sidewall, as defined…
Check out entries to the 4 March 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: World Book Day. Each…
Ria-Jaine Lincoln, founder of award-winning accountancy practice, The Beauty Accountant, offers up advice for the 2026/2027 UK financial year… As UK nail and beauty businesses review their budgets for April,…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event, taking place each 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and promote the acceleration of women’s…
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Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…
A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…

