Posts by Jess Watts
14 Hanukkah-inspired nail designs to help light up the holiday
Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, which commemorates the rededication of a Jewish temple after it was taken back from oppressors. It celebrates a miracle which occurred over 2,000 years ago, when a small amount of oil for a lamp lasted for eight days. The holiday is celebrated with the lighting of candles…
Read MoreWhat are rings of fire on nails & how can they be avoided?
Red rings or semicircles that appear on the nail – often referred to as ‘rings of fire’ – can strike fear into the hearts of nail techs and clients alike, but what causes them and how can they be avoided? “Rings of fire appear as red rings on the nail plate near to the proximal…
Read MoreWhat nails should you wear based on your December full moon horoscope?
4 December 2025 marks the final supermoon of the year. Coined the ‘Cold Moon’, the celestial event will be the largest luna of 2025, reaching higher into the sky than any other moon this year. Given the scale of the supermoon, horoscopes are rife with change and turbulence. How will your star sign be affected…
Read MoreThe top 5 Christmas nail art trends for 2025
It’s time to get the decorations out of the attic and blast some Mariah Carey… Christmas is on its way! Scratch has rounded up trending nail styles to help you celebrate sparkle season in style. Festive figures Every year, our favourite Christmas characters defrost, ready to epitomise the festive period once again. From Santa to…
Read MoreChristmas retail guide for nail salons: products & tips to boost sales
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – not only for tinsel, treats and Christmas cheer, but for ringing tills and sleigh-loads of salon sales. But, let’s be honest, festive retail isn’t all fun and games. If you are scratching your head over what to stock, we’ve got you covered. We have rounded up…
Read More20 festive Jellycat nail designs for cute Christmas claws
Jellycat toys are renowned for their cute faces, soft bodies and general cuddliness. The Christmas range boasts characters from Jolly Gingerbread Fred, to Eldo Elf and classic Bartholomew Bear in a snow suit. Why not translate the loveable energy of these toys to festive fingertips? Here are 20 nail designs to inspire the cutest Christmas…
Read MoreRevealed: the most-searched nail trends of winter 2025
Beauty and wellness booking platform, Fresha, has revealed 2025’s top winter nail trends. Let’s take a look at them… (All search statistics mentioned are from the period between October 2024 – September 2025.) Milky nails With 444,900 searches, the top-ranking nail trend of the season, milky nails, is a twist on the classic ‘clean girl’…
Read MoreImportant December dates for your nail & beauty business
Prepare your business for the month of December with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-24th: Scratch-vent Scratch-vent brings you a 24-day sleigh ride of surprises! Each day leading up to Christmas, a new prize is waiting to be unwrapped behind a magical Scratch-vent door. Simply head to www.scratchmagazine.co.uk, open the door of the day,…
Read MoreInside the Kent nail studio where calm meets creativity
Chloe May Boyce began her beauty career 12 years ago, training at her local college. Over a decade later, she is a successful nail artist & educator who has worked with Vogue and at London Fashion Week, and she owns home salon, CMB Studio. Scratch spoke to Chloe about what makes her space so special……
Read More38 cherry red nail designs & products for autumn/winter 2025
Pinterest Reports shares that searches for ‘dark cherry red’ have increased by 235% over the last three years, and it looks as though the classic colour is back with a vengeance for autumn/winter. Cherry red nails are a recurring staple during the latter end of the year. The deep red hue characterises the colder months…
Read MoreDo nails need to breathe?
One of the most common misconceptions in the nail world is the idea that nails need to ‘breathe’. To support understanding, let’s take a look at the science behind the topic… Whether you’re a regular at a salon or someone who enjoys using nail polish to do your own manis, it’s likely that you’ve heard…
Read More12 nail styles for Sagittarius season
Sagittarius season spans from 22 November to 21 December, and is the ninth astrological sign in the zodiac. Sagittarians are known for being enthusiastic and optimistic, often demonstrating extroverted qualities. Boasting turquoise as its gemstone, Sagittarius is typically associated with freedom and exploration. Here are 12 nail styles that epitomise the fire sign…
Read MoreCynthia Erivo’s top 10 nail looks from the Wicked press tours
Featured image courtesy of Instagram.com/clawzbydior_ Partial to a long, highly stylised nail, Cynthia Erivo defies gravity with every set she wears. We have a trio of nail techs to thank for the actress’ show-stopping claws during the promotion of Wicked and Wicked: For Good: Mycah Dior (@clawzbydior_), Shea Osei (@shadesofshea_) and Rose Hackle (@rosedoesmynails). We’ve…
Read MoreTop 2025 advent calendars for nail enthusiasts
Add some sparkle to your Christmas countdown with advent calendars designed for nail lovers! It’s that time of year again, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what digit delights can be found behind these advent calendar doors… OPI House of OPI’cing Mini Advent Calendar Candy-inspired colour accumulates to form the House of OPI’cing…
Read More30 Christmas cat eye nail designs for festive feline fingertips
Check out entries to the 19 November 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas cat eye. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
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