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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-based nail space, Nail Perfection by Natalie… In 2004, Natalie Kirk was working…

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Wedding nails: 47 classy & chic bridal nail art ideas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 March 2026

Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up elegant nail looks that are perfect for the big day. Home salon owner & bridal nail specialist,…

30 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter

By Scratch Staff | 20 March 2026

The Easter bunny has paid a visit to Scratch and brought us delectable Mini Egg nails! The speckled nail finish proves popular each year, and is versatile enough to be…

Know your nails: what are they made of & why do we have them?

By Jess Watts | 19 March 2026

Before you can truly care for nails, you need to understand them. Let’s take a look at the anatomy, composition and purpose of the nail unit… What are nails? When…

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Revealed: The beauty products that can & can’t be recycled

By Katie Barnes | 18 March 2026

Recycling is a challenge for many small businesses, particularly in terms of accessing services to process waste materials. For nail and beauty professionals, this can prove even more difficult… While…

Diet Coke nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?

By Jess Watts | 17 March 2026

Given the recent obsession with food-related nail trends – glazed donut, blueberry milk and butter yellow to name a few, it is no surprise that Gen Z’s latest nail art…

Revealed: one in five UK hair & beauty businesses operating at a loss

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 March 2026

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled the findings of its latest State of the Sector survey, revealing a ‘busy but not profitable’ hair and beauty industry. The…

60 St Patrick’s Day nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2026

St Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes place each year on 17 March, marking the anniversary of the patron saint’s death. We’ve rounded up themed nail art…

50 short nail design ideas for 2026

By Jess Watts | 16 March 2026

As trend cycles dominate social media and nail lovers chase the ‘next big thing’, one truth remains constant: short nails are always chic. Check out these stunning short sets that…

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The Scratch Stars Awards is a prestigious annual event that celebrates excellence, innovation and creativity within the UK&I nail sector. Launched in 2012,…