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Government launches Skills England to tackle ‘fragmented and broken’ skills system

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 July 2024

The UK government has launched body, Skills England, to ‘kickstart economic growth, by opening up new opportunities for young people and enabling British businesses to recruit more home-grown talent,’ according…

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Scratch Stars Award-winning techs create Paris Olympics nail art for Team GB equestrian star

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 July 2024

After a winning weekend at the Scratch Stars Party, sisters, Lucy Price-Marshall and Jessica Price, headed back to the nail desk to tend to the nails of Olympics dressage competitor,…

Glitterbels nail brand launches 4-piece pink apparel range

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2024

Glitterbels has launched a four-piece apparel collection, promising comfort and style while at the nail desk, on the move or lounging at home.   The pastel pink collection has been…

Colour theory: How to create harmonious & eye-catching nail art

By Katy Pottle | 26 July 2024

The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, explores how the magic of colour theory can elevate your nail art designs… No matter what stage you are at on your nail…

Revealed: The top 5 hottest nail trends for summer 2024

By Lilly Delmage | 25 July 2024

Discount platform, Wethrift, has analysed Pinterest search data to uncover the most popular nail trends this summer. Are you in need of some seasonal nail inspiration? Or looking to brush…

Salon in the Spotlight: Taylored Beauty, Dereham, Norfolk

By Lilly Delmage | 24 July 2024

Lauren Taylor of Taylored Beauty lets Scratch inside her salon: a space merging the luxe of a spa with the comfortable warmth of a home. Training in brow definition and lash…

Explore a ‘spectrum of colour’ with Gelish’s 4 HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes

By Lilly Delmage | 24 July 2024

Gelish has unveiled four HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes – perfect for colour-loving nail techs seeking gel that ‘stays put exactly where you want it’. The solid cream gel product…

How to create a loyal nail client base

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2024

Elaine Watson, global education director at Light Elegance, shares top tips to create a thriving nail business… Do you ever feel like you’re constantly hustling to find new clients, only…

PHOTO GALLERY: The Scratch Stars Party 2024

By Helena Biggs | 23 July 2024

The UK&I nail industry was celebrated at The Scratch Stars Party on 21 July, which saw the winners of the 12th Scratch Stars Awards announced. The annual awards not only…

Nail, beauty & aesthetics salon, Pre-, welcomes all into second London location

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 July 2024

Multi-service salon brand, Pre-, has expanded into a second premises in Parsons Green, South West London. Scratch paid a visit to the brand’s flagship salon in Islington last year, to…

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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,…