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Nail techs create designs inspired by causes they care about: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 27 March 2025

Check out entries to the 26 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A cause I care…

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Spring Statement 2025: Key takeaways for beauty industry workers

By Scratch Staff | 26 March 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, today (26 March) delivered her Spring Statement: an update on the UK economy since the formal Budget in October 2024, and its forecasted performance.…

Important April dates for your nail & beauty business marketing

By Lilly Delmage | 26 March 2025

Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of April, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st–30th: National Pet Month April is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness…

Sussex nail tech: How I navigate epilepsy to keep offering nail services

By Scratch Staff | 26 March 2025

Dawn Wolk has huge adoration for the nail industry. It gives her independence and a sense of self-worth – but regular seizures mean she can only accommodate two clients per…

Self-employment help for nail techs: marketing advice & networking tips

By Lilly Delmage | 25 March 2025

Here’s how to gain the attention of clients by building a buzz around your business… Once you have registered your business, considered tax requirements and made decisions regarding legal, financial and…

The GelBottle Inc launches affiliate & reward programme to empower nail pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 March 2025

The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has unveiled TGB Insiders: a platform to ‘celebrate, engage and empower its most passionate partners’. It replaces the Brighton nail brand’s former affiliate scheme and has…

Flipside nail trend: what it is & ways to wear it

By Lilly Delmage | 25 March 2025

The trend that allows you to wear two manicures at once is proving popular – here’s why, as well as some nail inspiration. Flipside manicures involve painting the top of…

Bristol nail tech: how I navigate functional neurological disorder (FND)

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 March 2025

To mark FND Awareness Day (25 March), Shara Taylor, owner of Bare Beauty Aesthetics, Bristol, opens up about her experiences with the condition… Charity, FND Action, details: “Functional neurological disorder…

Matching manicures: 15 stylish nail art ideas for friends, family & couples

By Lilly Delmage | 24 March 2025

Because who doesn’t want a matching manicure with their nearest and dearest? The 2025 Pinterest Predicts report states that consumers are focusing on their personal connections to inspire beauty choices.…

Beauty salon no-shows: the UK locations with the highest rates

By Lilly Delmage | 24 March 2025

Hair and beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has revealed the UK locations with the highest rates of beauty no-show appointments. The data reveals that salons across the UK lose up to £200,000…

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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,…