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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference to offer insight & inspo to pros & brands

By Helena Biggs | 20 August 2025

Are you free on 24 September and want to level up your trends knowledge and accelerate the growth of your brand? The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference is returning to…

UCA graduate adds 5,000 false nails to fashion project

By Jess Watts | 19 August 2025

Demitris Zacharia recently graduated from UCA with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. His final major project, titled ‘The Good, The Bad and The Glamorous’, caught the eye of Scratch…

Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips

By Scratch Staff | 19 August 2025

Check out this guide for nail pros who want to capture high-quality nail photos. First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for people to properly…

99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 August 2025

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for August has been announced as Emma Laverton of @failtefae. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired…

What is the nail matrix?

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘nail matrix’ and pictured Keanu Reeves in black sunglasses and a trench coat, it may be time to brush up your knowledge of this…

20 trendy & timeless jewel tone nail ideas for gemstone lovers

By Jess Watts | 17 August 2025

As we look towards the coming months, autumn/winter trends are waking from hibernation, ready to take the nail industry by storm. This year, jewel-themed nails are set to be a…

Step inside the nail salon & academy by the sea on the Isle of Wight

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025

The Gel Art Academy is the passion project of Rebecca Evans, a tech with a love for nail art and education. The cosy salon is located in Rebecca’s home on…

The perfect minimalist mani: what are glass nails?

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025

We’ve heard of glazed donut nails, soap nails and princess nails – now it’s time for the newest addition to minimalist nail looks: glass nails. Worn by celebrities such as…

7 tips for working with nail embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2025

Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by…

Nail pros, here’s why opening your Christmas diary too early can cost you

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 15 August 2025

Nail business mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares lessons learned from Christmas diary chaos… Every year, as the summer sun is still shining, clients start asking the same thing: ‘When are you…

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International Nail Tech Day

A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…

Doug Schoon 2-Day Seminar

Join Cordoza Nail Supply for a two-day seminar dedicated entirely to nail science expert, Doug Schoon. This will be his…