THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Tie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs

By Jess Watts | 8 February 2026

Everyone wants to feel their best on their wedding day, but we know that planning wedding looks can be overwhelming. So, Scratch has put together a list of marital manicures…

[fl_builder_insert_layout id=179982]

Eastbourne nail tech to host 24-hour painting marathon in memory of her father

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2026

Charlie Wilkinson (@nailsbycharliejade), a nail technician from Eastbourne, is to host a 24-hour ‘Nailathon’ to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.“This event is being held in memory of my…

Nail Valentine’s Day with these love-ly mix & match nails

By Scratch Staff | 6 February 2026

Why settle for just one nail design when you can mix things up with multiple? Mix and match nails are always on-trend, and they’re proving a popular choice for Valentine’s…

94 Valentine’s Day cat eye nail ideas: heart designs, French manicures & more

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 February 2026

Check out entries to the 4 February 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Valentine’s Cat Eye. Each nail…

Discover the Tunbridge Wells salon brought to life by a dynamic nail duo

By Jess Watts | 4 February 2026

The Nail Nest – a stunning salon in Tunbridge Wells, Kent – is the passion project of nail techs, Alice Knight and Shurun Li. The duo met while working in…

Nails & cancer: a guide for nail techs

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2026

While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer can be a truly rewarding experience. Here, experts answer nail professionals’ questions about caring for clients with cancer……

Nailympia Anaheim 2026: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 3 February 2026

The third edition of the Nailympia Anaheim nail competition welcomed 83 competitors taking 252 seats – 87 of which were in the arena during the two-day event at Premiere Anaheim.…

Celebrity nail looks shone bright at the 2026 Grammys

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on 1 February, honouring the biggest names in music. Bringing together a whole host of stars, the red carpet featured eye-catching…

22 customisable Valentine’s nail art ideas for a personal touch

By Jess Watts | 2 February 2026

Everyone loves a thoughtful handwritten note or personalised message. Translate this onto nails with swoon-worthy styles and tailored talons, because what could be cuter than personalised Valentine’s Day nail art?…

What are barcode nails? Trend guide, styles & inspiration

By Jess Watts | 31 January 2026

Nail trends come and go in the blink of an eye. From glazed donut finishes to polka dots, tartan prints and cat eye designs, there’s always a new look taking…

FOLLOW US

UPCOMING EVENTS

Builder Gel Workshops with PersoNAILity founder, Jenni Coles

Train in Builder Gel with Celebrity Manicurist and our founder, Jenni Draper Take your skills to the next level with…

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,…