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58 swoon-worthy vintage Valentine’s nail designs

By Jess Watts | 22 January 2026

Check out entries to the 21 January 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Vintage Valentine’s. Each nail…

MY MEMORABLE MELODY: North America’s Star Nail Artist S2 Challenge 3 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2026

The 25-strong shortlist of North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) competitors was whittled down to 16 at the end of 2025, and the first challenge of 2026 saw them get…

26 Scottish-themed nail designs for Burns Night

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2026

Burns Night takes place annually on 25 January and is a celebration of the life and work of Scottish poet & lyricist, Robert Burns, on what would have been his…

Pinterest Palette™ reveals 5 colours set to define 2026 nail trends

By Jess Watts | 20 January 2026

Pinterest Palette™, the annual, data-driven colour trend report by social media platform, Pinterest, has revealed which hues are likely to dominate this year. From striking yellow-green to deep purple, let’s…

How to become a great nail brand ambassador

By Guest Writer | 19 January 2026

North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) Season 1 champion & LECHAT ambassador, Anastasia Totty, shares her tips and tricks for becoming a top brand ambassador… I’m often asked how to…

‘Nail obsessed’ pro unveils stationery & cuticle oil range

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2026

Donna Dennell, nail pro & podcaster, has founded The Nail G: ‘a place for the nail obsessed’. She offers cuticle oil pens in various scents, alongside stationery items including eco-notes…

24 Winnie the Pooh nail designs that are sweet as honey

By Jess Watts | 18 January 2026

Forgetful, constantly tired and always hungry, Winnie the Pooh is one of the most relatable characters out there. A cute symbol of nostalgia, alongside his delightful friendship group, he never…

What it means to have half moons on your nails

By Katie Barnes | 17 January 2026

Fingernail half moons are the rounded, white shadows at the base of the nails. The industry term for this is lunula, which is Latin for ‘little moon’. The place where…

Want to offer vegan nail services? Here are 20 products for your salon

By Scratch Staff | 16 January 2026

A whopping 25.8 million people took part in Veganuary in 2025: so have you considered vegan-friendly nail and beauty options to cater to this burgeoning client base? Gaining ‘vegan status’…

25 nail ideas to help banish the January blues

By Jess Watts | 15 January 2026

It’s January, the month that feels like a year, when cold weather and dark skies combine to create a subpar atmosphere. But do not fear, there is hope! Let the…

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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…