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Nail industry mourns Jim Nordstrom: icon, mentor, businessman & leader

By Helena Biggs | 25 March 2026

James ‘Jim’ Nordstrom, a trailblazer and much-loved member of the nail industry, passed away suddenly on March 21 in San Diego, California, aged 69. He is survived by his wife,…

Major update: beauty industry SIC codes to transform sector classification

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 March 2026

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has announced changes to the hair and beauty industry’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes, helping professionals to define their roles in official documents. It follows…

5 trending nail colours for spring 2026

By Jess Watts | 24 March 2026

Pastel polishes are out of retirement, floral artwork is trending and the sun is beginning to shine… Spring has arrived! The season brings with it a unique colour palette, and…

30 egg-cellent Easter nail art ideas to try in 2026

By Scratch Staff | 24 March 2026

Crack the code to cute Easter nails with these super sweet manicures! From chocolate-inspired claws to adorable bunny art, there’s a nail style to suit all in our roundup of…

Nail techs create icon-inspired designs for nail art contest – winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 March 2026

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for March is Leigh Burbidge of @leighhhbnails. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Icons, in the…

£1 billion employment drive to tackle youth unemployment in the UK

By Jess Watts | 23 March 2026

A major UK employment drive, backed by £1 billion, will help combat high levels of youth unemployment, creating 200,000 jobs for young people. The Office for National Statistics recently revealed…

Northampton nail tech takes on 24-hour challenge for autism charity

By Jess Watts | 23 March 2026

Rozeta Duda is a beauty therapist specialising in nails and semi-permanent make-up. An average day sees her tend to clients, helping them leave her Northamptonshire salon – Rozzy’s Nail and…

30 sage green nail styles to help you embrace nature’s new neutral

By Jess Watts | 22 March 2026

Hailed by some as a ‘new neutral’, sage green is a shade that transcends seasons, occasions and generations. The calming, nature-toned hue is already the number one bridesmaid dress colour…

14 raspberry pink nail ideas for fruity fingertips

By Jess Watts | 22 March 2026

A staple spring/summer snack, raspberries are not only delicious – they’re also inspiring one of the season’s most covetable nail trends… The fruit’s signature shade sits somewhere between a bright…

Meet the Derbyshire nail tech who swapped retail for running her own salon

By Jess Watts | 21 March 2026

From retail career to nail salon owner, Natalie Kirk has had quite the journey. Step inside her Derbyshire nail space, Nail Perfection by Natalie… In 2004, Natalie Kirk was working…

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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…