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5 things to know as a beginner nail tech

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2026

Nail pro, educator & founder of The Curated Club platform, Laurie Heath, shares lessons learned from nearly 16 years of industry experience… About The Curated Club I struggled a lot…

35 Super Mario Galaxy-themed nail designs to level up your look

By Jess Watts | 9 April 2026

Check out entries to the 8 April 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Super Mario Galaxy. Each…

50 festival nail designs for fiesta-ready fingertips

By Jess Watts | 8 April 2026

Festival season is fast approaching – kicking off this April with infamous US music festival, Coachella. Alongside frantically locating blister plasters and face glitter, it’s time to get nails festival-ready.…

The nail artist behind the viral designs you’ve been obsessing over

By Jess Watts | 7 April 2026

If you’ve seen a scroll-stopping nail look featuring a mini 3D character that you can’t help but adore, chances are, Brydie Leishman is behind the design. Let’s uncover the talented…

Townhouse nail salon brand brings luxury services to Champneys spas

By Jess Watts | 7 April 2026

Luxury nail salon brand & Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year finalist 2026, Townhouse, has partnered with Champneys Wellness Spa to introduce its award-winning nail offerings to Champneys’ spa…

Finalists announced in 2026 UK&I nail industry awards

By Helena Biggs | 6 April 2026

Hundreds of entries and nominations were received into the 14th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises nail professionals and businesses in the UK and Ireland, and the finalists in 19…

50 French tip nail designs for spring 2026

By Jess Watts | 5 April 2026

What’s a more timeless nail staple than a French manicure? Spring into the warmer months with a fresh take on the nail style – cute, classy and completely reinvented…

Diet Coke nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?

By Jess Watts | 5 April 2026

Given the recent obsession with food-related nail trends – glazed donut, blueberry milk and butter yellow to name a few, it is no surprise that Gen Z’s latest nail art…

5 pedicure trends for spring 2026

By Jess Watts | 4 April 2026

It’s pedicure season! As soon as the sun begins to shine, socks come off and sandals go on. This year’s spring pedicure trends are varied: from abstract art to pastel…

36 Easter nail designs inspired by seasonal sweet treats

By Jess Watts | 2 April 2026

Check out entries to the 2 April 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Your favourite Easter sweet…

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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…