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Piercing training and product provider, Studex, is celebrating 50 years in operation. For five decades, the company has supplied ear and nose piercing systems and jewellery to salons, jewellers, retailers,…
Check out entries to the 21 January 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Vintage Valentine’s. Each nail…
The 25-strong shortlist of North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) competitors was whittled down to 16 at the end of 2025, and the first challenge of 2026 saw them get…
Burns Night takes place annually on 25 January and is a celebration of the life and work of Scottish poet & lyricist, Robert Burns, on what would have been his…
Pinterest Palette™, the annual, data-driven colour trend report by social media platform, Pinterest, has revealed which hues are likely to dominate this year. From striking yellow-green to deep purple, let’s…
North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) Season 1 champion & LECHAT ambassador, Anastasia Totty, shares her tips and tricks for becoming a top brand ambassador… I’m often asked how to…
Donna Dennell, nail pro & podcaster, has founded The Nail G: ‘a place for the nail obsessed’. She offers cuticle oil pens in various scents, alongside stationery items including eco-notes…
Forgetful, constantly tired and always hungry, Winnie the Pooh is one of the most relatable characters out there. A cute symbol of nostalgia, alongside his delightful friendship group, he never…
Fingernail half moons are the rounded, white shadows at the base of the nails. The industry term for this is lunula, which is Latin for ‘little moon’. The place where…
A whopping 25.8 million people took part in Veganuary in 2025: so have you considered vegan-friendly nail and beauty options to cater to this burgeoning client base? Gaining ‘vegan status’…
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Train in Builder Gel with Celebrity Manicurist and our founder, Jenni Draper Take your skills to the next level with…
The Scratch Stars Awards is a prestigious annual event that celebrates excellence, innovation and creativity within the UK&I nail sector. Launched in 2012,…