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Annual subscription - from £45

12-month printed subscription to Scratch magazine delivered monthly. Includes delivery.

Subscription (monthly direct debit) - £3.75

A printed subscription of Scratch magazine delivered monthly. Includes delivery.

Student subscription - £22.00 or monthly Direct Debit of £1.83

12-month printed subscription to Scratch magazine for nail students in the UK only.

Note: You will be asked to upload a copy of your student ID. Once approved, you'll receive a link to make payment and can choose to pay in full or via Direct Debit.

Single Issues

Purchase single issues/back copies of Scratch here: ideal if you aren't ready to commit to a subscription (or simply want five copies of the magazine with your nails featured!)

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Mar24 Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – March 2024

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Spring/summer 2024 nail trends
  • Meet our guest editor: Gelish CEO & founder, Danny Haile
  • What it takes to be a nail influencer
  • Easter nail art inspo
  • How to nail a job interview & trade test
  • Know your rights: chronic health conditions & disabilities
  • Branding notes for your business
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Feb24 Wavy Cover Image Web

Scratch Single Issue – February 2024

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Valentine’s Day nail inspo & gifting options
  • Scratch Stars Awards 2024: How to enter
  • Chinese New Year nail art designs
  • How to choose the right gel to suit your client
  • Using & navigating online nail communities
  • Ombré nail styling: How to boss the look
  • A guide to recruiting nail staff
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Jan24 Wavy Cover Image

Scratch Single Issue – January 2024

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • 2024 nail trends
  • How to perfect the classic French manicure & mix it up
  • An insight into Nail Safari
  • NEW expert columnists
  • 10 ways to ensure self-care & prioritise your wellbeing
  • How temperature affects nail products
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Dec23 Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – December 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Christmas & party nail design inspo for all timeframes
  • Nail tales & highlights from 2023
  • How to master a perfect chrome nail finish
  • Visual merchandising tips to uplift your retail displays
  • How to alleviate physical ailments in the nail space
  • Nailympia London 2023: Arena results
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Nov23 Wavy Cover Image

Scratch Single Issue – November 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Christmas retail items & sales tips
  • How to paint characters & portraits
  • Trends to note from the SS23 runways
  • Get to grips with E-files & bits
  • Nailympia Online: The Results
  • Options to upgrade your nail treatments
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Oct23 Scratch Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – October 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • How to level up your L&P technique
  • 3D nail art inspo & application tips
  • Competition entry advice & preparation tips
  • Navigating ADHD: How to support clients & pros
  • The Great Scratch Shoot Out: Entry gallery
  • Halloween nail art designs & products
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Sept23 Scratch Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – September 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Autumn/winter 2023 nail trends
  • Check out all the snaps from The Scratch Stars Party 2023
  • How to make the move from nail tech to teacher
  • Nail tech communities: Where to find them & how to create your own
  • Top tips for beating creative burnout
  • Advice on catering to eco-conscious clients
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Aug23 Wavy Cover Image

Scratch Single Issue – August 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Meet the winners: The Scratch Stars Awards 2023
  • An insight into extreme nail styles
  • Salon workwear options & advice
  • Maternity rights & management
  • How to become a Fashion Week pro
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July23 Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – July 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • 15 common natural nail conditions & how to manage them
  • How to hit the right note with music in the nail space
  • An insight into Glitterbels Builder-bel gel
  • Design tips to spruce up workplaces of all sizes
  • A focus on mature techs and clients
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June23 Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – June 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • Gel Polish: Your questions answered
  • How to make your nail space more inclusive
  • Product focus: OPI Repair Mode
  • What makes an award-winning salon
  • An inside look at Light Elegance’s annual meet-up
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May23 Wavy Scratch Cover

Scratch Single Issue – May 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • How to elevate your pedicure service
  • Top tips for tending to over-filed nails
  • Scratch Stars Awards: Meet the finalists!
  • How to support clients & employees with anxiety
  • Nail focused podcasts to follow & advice for creating your own
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Apr23 Wavy Cover

Scratch Single Issue – April 2023

£6.00£12.50

Key features:

  • How to mix up the French manicure
  • The World’s Star Nail Artist: shortlist revealed
  • Easter nail designs and products
  • Should clients tip their nail tech?
  • How to determine conversational boundaries with clients
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