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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for July has been announced as Bethany Allen of @goodwithabrush. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs…
Award-winning nail technician & Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education founder, Katie Clark, offers insight… Parallel sidewalls start at the cuticle zone and end at the free edge. They mirror…
Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a long while now, and isn’t going anywhere. Check out our pick of versatile design inspiration, from gleaming, natural looks to eye-catching masterpieces,…
Fruit nails have been dominating our social media feeds this summer – but there’s one fruit in particular that’s making a big impact on the nail world, and that’s the…
Check out entries to the 16 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Marine Manis. Each nail…
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has announced 12 new members to its Beauty Collective. The group of over 30 experts across the beauty, business and education…
‘Remember to use SPF!‘ – it’s a commonly used phrase, but what does SPF mean? Here’s everything you need to know… What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor,…
Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail art designs to get you in the swing for British tennis tournament, Wimbledon (30 June – 13 July 2025), courtesy…
Footlogix & Artistic Nail Design brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front…
Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy…
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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,…