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9 common nail & skin problems for runners & how to treat

By Scratch Staff | 13 April 2025

Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains…

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3 steps to increase your beauty treatment prices without guilt

By Guest Writer | 12 April 2025

Beauty business mentor, Stevey Powell, shares how she teaches pros to confidently increase their service prices in three steps… The thought of raising your prices can feel overwhelming and downright…

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30 vibrant nail art designs for the 2025 festival season

By Scratch Staff | 11 April 2025

Festival season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a vibrant nail art design? Check out our roundup of colourful looks guaranteed to stand out from…

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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2025

Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide…

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Indulge in 21 ice cream-inspired nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 10 April 2025

Check out entries to the 9 April 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Ice cream dreams. Each…

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Nail industry siblings

Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there…

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Short Nails Gallery

35 short nail art design ideas for 2025

By Bella Feldman | 9 April 2025

Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so…

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8 must-know spring/summer 2025 nail art trends

By Lilly Delmage | 8 April 2025

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to try out new nail design options. Nail trends for spring/summer 2025 are pushing the boundaries of creativity and steering art in a fresh…

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Coffin nails: 5 on-trend nail art designs to inspire your spring look

By Lilly Delmage | 7 April 2025

Coffin, or ballerina, nails are long, tapered and filed flat at the tip. The shape resembles both a coffin and a ballerina’s slipper, which inspired the interchangeable names. A popular…

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St. George’s Day

Celebrating England’s patron saint, St. George, the day marks the anniversary of his death in 303 AD and is seen…

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Allergy Awareness Week

This week is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about different types of allergies. It brings together organisations,…

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