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NHBF launches checklists to support self-employed beauty professionals

By Jess Watts | 1 October 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched a series of ‘free, easy-to-use checklists designed to support self-employed professionals and businesses across the hair and beauty sector’. Though self-employment…

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Pro Beauty North nail competitions 2025: THE RESULTS

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 September 2025

The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 28-29 September, and hosted its biggest ever Manchester competition for beauty, make-up and nail pros and students, with 87…

Nailympia San Antonio 2025: THE RESULTS

By Scratch Staff | 30 September 2025

The third Nailympia San Antonio took place 28 & 29 September 2025 at Premiere San Antonio, Texas, with 58 competitors, eight countries represented and 86 turn-in entries. It featured an…

BuffBloom reinvents the nail buffer, evolving the legacy of original creator

By Jess Watts | 29 September 2025

In 1973, Jack Woodiwiss left his marketing career at a grinding wheels manufacturer in Staffordshire to begin his own business: developing foam-coated abrasives. These included a sanding block, which gained…

30 flirty heart nail designs to get your pulse racing

By Jess Watts | 29 September 2025

The classic heart: an evergreen symbol of love and affection that also happens to be incredibly aesthetically pleasing. Though February is the heart’s peak time, nail designs featuring the cute…

How to spot an AI nail design image

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 September 2025

Photo created using ChatGPT AI-generated nail images are becoming increasingly prevalent across digital platforms, and while you might think ‘I’m savvy, I can detect a fake nail image’, know that…

18 navy nail designs to note

By Jess Watts | 28 September 2025

There are a few colours that shine during the colder months, one of which is navy. The deep blue hue encompasses the earthy, rich tones of autumn, giving nails an…

Gel polish: No, it’s not bad for you – as long as these 3 rules are followed

By Scratch Staff | 27 September 2025

Google Trends has noted that a breakout number of people are searching ‘are gel nails bad for me.’ Here’s how to alleviate anxiety: Learn the facts about TPO The growing…

18 cute spooky nail art looks to inspire Halloween manicures

By Scratch Staff | 27 September 2025

If adorable ghosts and pretty pumpkins are your preference over horror and gore, you aren’t alone. Cute Halloween manicures have been all over our social media feeds, and we can…

Find your inner peace with 20 nail designs celebrating the Libra star sign

By Jess Watts | 26 September 2025

It’s Libra season! The seventh sign of the zodiac governs between September 23 and October 22. Symbolised by the scales of balance, Libras are known for traits of balance, harmony,…

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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,…