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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for November has been announced as Mia Murray. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Enchanted Forest, in…
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for November has been announced as Mia Murray. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Enchanted Forest, in…
Portuguese nail, hair and make-up brand, Andreia Professional, has partnered with Sally Beauty and Salon Services to make its nail products available from 423 stores in the UK, Ireland and…
Vocational education company, VTCT, has launched its company rebrand – now known as VTCT Skills. For over 60 years, VTCT has worked to transform lives through skills, by offering a…
“Not only have I received allyship from other nail techs and my clients, but I’ve been given tangible support through my transition,” says Asher Maynard, a transmasculine and non-binary nail…
Utah-based tech, Finn Reilly, shares his experience changing his narrative as a trans nail pro by fostering a supportive network that allows his business to thrive. Alike many other transgender…
From a young age, Logan Cullen found joy in creating nail looks. But joining the nail industry professionally has seen the transgender tech have to navigate challenges… “When I was younger,…
Check out entries to the 13 November 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Graffiti nails. Each nail…
At his first salon job, Seattle-based tech, Sidney Simpson, came out as transgender and was fired the following day. Having worked just a week at his first salon job, the…
Abi Hassan, owner of Canterbury-based salon, Hot Wheels Nails, explores key considerations for nail techs and employers when creating accessible salon settings to suit clients and staff… As a salon owner…
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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,…

