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Sweet sets: how to style the skittle nails trend

By Jess Watts | 15 April 2026

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in consumable-inspired nails. From farmer’s market fingertips to Diet Coke digits, drool-worthy designs have been taking over. Now, the start…

Leopard print nails are trending – with a spring twist

By Scratch Staff | 14 April 2026

Leopard print tends to trend on nails every season, owing to its timeless appeal, but this spring it’s really making its mark. Bold, bright and funky designs incorporating the chic…

What’s the difference between the nail plate & the nail bed?

By Katie Barnes | 14 April 2026

The terminology can be confusing, but it’s crucial to understand the different parts of the nail structure, including the nail plate and the nail bed. Here, I explore the distinct…

From burnout to 244% growth: how one beauty salon crossed the VAT threshold & came out stronger

By Jess Watts | 13 April 2026

Since entering the beauty industry 16 years ago, Jamie-Lee Jones has honed her skills, built a thriving business and learned one uncomfortable truth: working harder doesn’t always mean working smarter.…

Win Katie Barnes 8pc nail brush collection in nail art contest

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 April 2026

The April Scratch Snap nail art competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme.…

Striped nails are trending: here are 50 ways to style them

By Jess Watts | 12 April 2026

From French tips to 3D flourishes, stripes are staging a serious comeback – and nails are the perfect canvas… Few patterns earn the title of truly timeless, but those that…

20 Euphoria nail designs to wear while you obsess over season 3

By Jess Watts | 12 April 2026

HBO’s popular TV series, Euphoria, is back for a third season, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with show-stopping nail looks dripping in glitter and gems. Alongside…

Inside the Yorkshire nail salon offering 360 gel polish shades

By Jess Watts | 11 April 2026

From summerhouse to salon, Michelle Swain‘s garden nail studio proves that the best workplaces are sometimes closer to home than you think… Castleford-based Michelle began her nail career as a…

44 pawsome pet portrait nail designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 April 2026

Here at Scratch, we love furry friends – and even more so when they feature on nails! Check out our roundup of pet portrait nail designs showing that even when…

11 nail styles that scream ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

By Jess Watts | 10 April 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming – and it’s got us reaching back into the archives. We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic quotes from the first film…

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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…