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Parisian chic nail designs inspired by Emily in Paris

By Scratch Staff | 14 August 2024

As Netflix’s Emily in Paris returns to our TV screens for season four, we’re exploring how the hit show’s chic fashion and setting can inspire nail art. Keep scrolling for…

Kent nail training & product supplier earns prestigious Trading Standards mark

By Helena Biggs | 14 August 2024

Nail and Beauty Excellence, a nail salon and training business with its own range of professional nail products, has been awarded the ‘Buy With Confidence‘ stamp from Trading Standards UK.…

Revealed: The beauty & self-care capital of the UK

By Lilly Delmage | 12 August 2024

Research by Fresha has revealed the UK’s beauty and self-care capital. Blackpool has the highest concentration of beauty salons in the UK, boasting an impressive 428 beauty salons per 100,000…

Inclusivity advocate to represent NHBF on Hair & Beauty Charity committee

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2024

Salon owner & National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) board member, Louise Fordham, is to represent the organisation on the Hair & Beauty Charity committee. Fordham, who joined the NHBF…

Why I love using NailKind nail polish & care products in my mobile business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 August 2024

Nail pro, Metta Francis, shares how the NailKind brand has enhanced her award-winning mobile business… With two Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year accolades under her belt, and…

Males & their nails: the rise in colour choices & nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 August 2024

Following backlash team USA sprinter, Noah Lyles, received for sporting nail art in the Paris Olympics men’s 100m final, male manicures are a hot topic. Elaine Watson, global education director…

20 micro-French tip manicures for subtle yet classy nails

By Lilly Delmage | 10 August 2024

The understated take on the classic French tip design has been all over our socials, flaunting the perfect ‘natural but better’ manicure. If your client isn’t allowed colourful nails at…

Our experience creating nail art for the Hong Kong Olympic women’s swim team

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 August 2024

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Tinted. is a nail and lash bar founded on the belief that ‘beauty is not just a routine, but a form of self-expression…

Revealed: 4 benefits of co-working as a nail or beauty pro

By Lilly Delmage | 9 August 2024

Are you a freelance or mobile beauty professional considering renting a salon space? Yasin Alimam, founder & chief officer of HotPatch, a platform that connects beauty businesses and individuals with…

Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail art looks are stealing the show at the Paris Olympics

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 August 2024

Team USA athlete, Sha’Carri Richardson, is not only making headlines for her speedy sprint times, as her nail looks have captured global attention during the 2024 Olympic Games. Known for…

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