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Living as a nail tech with endometriosis: ‘I was scared of losing my nail business’

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2026

Scratch chats to Andover nail pro, Jo Bennett, about her experiences with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining of…

How an award-winning beauty salon transformed from funeral directors to feel-good sanctuary

By Jess Watts | 3 March 2026

Before NT Beauty Salon became a salon, the Shropshire space was a funeral directors. So, how did the shift come about? Owner, Nicole Taylor, trained as a beauty therapist in…

Stratford-upon-Avon nail tech to complete 24-hour nailathon for children’s hospice

By Jess Watts | 2 March 2026

Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. But this April, another local is about to have her moment in the spotlight – and unlike the Bard, she’ll…

The 10 most searched nail trends for spring 2026

By Jess Watts | 2 March 2026

Spring sees the return of pastel colour palettes, floral motifs and mood-boosting manicures. But what nail art trends will dominate in 2026? Beauty booking platform, Fresha, has revealed the top…

32 spot on polka dot nail designs for spring 2026

By Jess Watts | 2 March 2026

Dotty digits have been dominating nail trends for a while, and the timeless pattern shows no signs of going anywhere. Spring 2026 ushers in a fresh wave of light, vibrant…

Niche Nail Network returns to Solihull with elevated education offerings & expanded exhibitor line-up

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2026

Niche Nail Network is returning to Cranmore Park, Solihull, for a fourth consecutive year. The popular event, to be held on Sunday 19 April, is a full day shopping, networking and…

24 pearl nail designs you need to try this spring

By Scratch Staff | 28 February 2026

Elevate spring nail styling with a touch of pearlescent elegance. The past few years have seen shimmer take on a whole new identity. From chrome glazes to glass effects, shiny…

Inside the Pennsylvania nail salon where tiny canvases meet a big sense of calm

By Jess Watts | 28 February 2026

When the city inspector signed off on Elizabeth Tighe Nail Spa in Scranton, US, he had a confession. “I like to think of myself as a pretty grouchy old man,”…

AI nail machine brings Disney nail art to Shanghai shoppers

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 February 2026

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Disney’s Shanghai store has been offering themed nail art to customers via Umia Beauty‘s AI-powered manicure studio. The nail art machine directly applies intricate patterns…

Rocksta Nails: the nail brand built on community, determination & bling

By Jess Watts | 26 February 2026

From ambitious nail newbie to established tech & brand owner, Ryan Hobbs’ nail career proves that determination, passion – and a little bit of bling – can take you further…

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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…