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Tweezerman partners with Nottingham netball team to empower women in sport

By Jess Watts | 11 March 2026

Beauty tool brand, Tweezerman, has partnered with Nottingham Forest Netball to champion confidence and empower the next generation of women in sport. Based in Nottingham and with over 45 years…

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14 sweet Mother’s Day nail designs to spread the love

By Scratch Staff | 11 March 2026

To celebrate Mother’s Day – which takes place in the UK on Sunday 15 March 2026, we’ve rounded up themed nail art styles to inspire…

How to spot a high-quality professional nail product

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 March 2026

In today’s saturated nail market, quality is a complex issue that requires unpacking. From ingredients to in-house support and labelling to UK and EU law, read on to discover what…

Great Britain’s TPO ban: key dates & what it means for nail products, suppliers & techs

By Helena Biggs | 9 March 2026

Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a photoinitiator that helps gel nail products cure quickly under UV light and maintain colour stability, will be banned from cosmetic products placed on the market…

Find your perfect March manicure from 100 nail art ideas

By Jess Watts | 9 March 2026

Welcome back pastel polish and sunny styles – spring is about to start! Here is a curated list of nail designs to mark March, no matter your aesthetic preference… Spring…

28 sage green nail styles to help you embrace nature’s new neutral

By Jess Watts | 8 March 2026

Hailed by some as a ‘new neutral’, sage green is a shade that transcends seasons, occasions and generations. The calming, nature-toned hue is already the number one bridesmaid dress colour…

40 cherry blossom nail designs you need to try this spring

By Scratch Staff | 7 March 2026

Make fingertips blossom with beauty by creating sakura-inspired nail styles, as the cherry blossom trees bloom this spring. Check out our roundup of design inspiration below…

27 dog nail art ideas to inspire pawsome manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 March 2026

Calling all dog lovers, we’ve rounded up fetch-tastic nail designs inspired by man’s best friend. Take inspiration from canine-themed claws created by nail pros below…

Nail sidewalls: what are they & why do they matter?

By Jess Watts | 5 March 2026

Overlooked and often underestimated, sidewalls are one secret to a flawless nail enhancement. Here’s how to treat them right… What are sidewalls and where are they? The sidewall, as defined…

50 novel nail art ideas for World Book Day

By Jess Watts | 5 March 2026

Check out entries to the 4 March 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: World Book Day. Each…

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Scratch Stars Awards: Entry open

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