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A nail technician’s guide to protective gloves

By Guest Writer | 31 January 2026

Robert Giblett, nail industry safety expert & founder of professional nail brand, IKON.IQ, shares gloves insight for nail pros… Why do you need the right gloves? As a nail technician,…

10 times Megan Fox’s nail looks stole the spotlight

By Jess Watts | 30 January 2026

Alongside her acting career, Megan Fox is also known for her styling, in particular an array of stunning nail looks courtesy of her go-to tech, Brittney Boyce (@nails_of_la). Let’s take…

VTCT expands international learner support with language assessment

By Jess Watts | 30 January 2026

Beauty qualifications awarding body, VTCT, has launched the Vocational English Language Assessment (VELA), to benefit international learners. The AI-powered English proficiency test is designed ‘to support international learners, training providers…

45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2026

Add a romantic twist to classic French tips with love-ly hues and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic French manicure designs below…

How to manage maternity leave as a self-employed nail tech

By Marie-Louise Coster | 29 January 2026

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares how she juggled her business and becoming a mum… A question I get asked a lot, as a working mum, is…

Champion nail tech calls on industry for support

By Alex Fox | 28 January 2026

Nailympia competitor, nail artist, brand developer & distributor, Katarzyna Kaczmarek of Poznan, Poland, is calling on the nail sector to help fund urgent medical attention requiring 500,000 PLN – just…

Onycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?

By Jess Watts | 27 January 2026

Let’s talk the causes of onycholysis, aka nail separation, how to prevent and what to do when it’s presented at the nail desk… Picture this: you scrape your knee and…

18 silly goose nail designs guaranteed to make you smile

By Jess Watts | 27 January 2026

Silly goose – arguably one of the best terms in the English language – is lovingly reserved for someone behaving in a comedically foolish and delightfully unserious way. In honour…

20 Aquarius nail art ideas with an air-sign aesthetic

By Scratch Staff | 26 January 2026

20 January to 18 February marks Aquarius season. The 11th sign of the zodiac, Aquarians are known for their stellar communication skills and determined nature… Though symbolised by the Water…

78 winter nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 January 2026

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for January is Bristol nail pro, Kellie Sanfiz-Gould. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Frosted Fingertips,…

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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…