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From ambitious nail newbie to established tech & brand owner, Ryan Hobbs’ nail career proves that determination, passion – and a little bit of bling – can take you further…
St David’s Day is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales and falls on 1 March: the date of his death in 589 AD. Symbols of Wales: daffodils…
Dearest gentle reader, season four – part two of popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, is here… Aside from immersing in the show, another way to channel the Regency era is through…
London Fashion Week returned from 19-23 February 2026, showcasing highly anticipated autumn/winter clothing collections. Across the capital city, designers transformed runways into statements of intent: bold predictions for where fashion…
There’s no better way to celebrate your ‘main character’ month than with a zodiac-themed manicure. The twelth and final sign of the zodiac: water sign, Pisces, is often represented by…
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for February is Karolina Paradowska of @nailsbykal_x. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Nature with a…
Sometimes the best ideas are born out of necessity – and a little bit of lockdown creativity. Ellie Barnard’s creative spark ignited in 2020, when she launched a press-on nail…
Everyone needs a bit of sunshine – so if the weather isn’t complying, why not add it to nails instead? These feel-good fingertips are sure to bring a smile to…
Prepare your business for the month of March with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St David’s Day This event celebrates Saint David: the patron saint of Wales, on…
Scratch explores how award-winning nail artist & educator, Elena Maltseva, created the nails for the Nailympia 2026 marketing campaign… I want to demonstrate how to create the human eye, because…
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Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…
A global celebration of the skill and creativity that nail techs bring to their clients, businesses and the industry every…
