THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Susan Steel Pastel Lemon Header

Nail Tech Talk: Susan Steel of Susan Steel Nails

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2023

With big career dreams and a lifelong passion for nails, Susan Steel shares her nail journey & reveals her hopes for the future of Susan Steel Nails… “I’ve always loved…

Read More
Wsna 2023 Finalists

Finalists announced in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition

By Helena Biggs | 7 July 2023

Wow, what a journey it’s been for competitors (and judges!) in the first World’s Star Nail Artist competition. Across several months, contestants have competed in ‘core’ challenges, with 2-3 eliminated…

Read More
Ai

How AI can help your nail salon to thrive

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) allows content to stay fresh and exciting, helps with customer service and builds client relationships, to name a few benefits. And it is already doing many of…

Read More
Chloe Web Newsfeature Template 1200x800px (100)

7 ways nail & beauty salon managers can maximise sales in quarter 4 of the year

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Founder of PHAB Service Stars, business coach and management trainer Nergish Wadia-Austin, shares what salon managers should consider when planning for a successful fourth quarter… Research: Conduct market research to…

Read More
Discounts Header

Discounts: Are they a good idea?

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Hair & beauty business coach, Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon, shares advice on offering discounted services to family & friends… We’ve all been faced with the dilemma of giving…

Read More
Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty Salon In The Spotlight Header

Salon in the Spotlight: Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty, Abertillery, South Wales

By Callie Iley | 6 July 2023

Inspired by her love for the hue, Laura Ann Francis’ cosy salon has a pink palette running throughout, using her decor to create a ‘home away from home’ for clients…

Read More
Concert Nails

Concert nail art ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 July 2023

Check out entries to the 5 July 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: concert claws. Each design was…

Read More
Gelbyadele Hibiscus Chrome Nail Header

Hibiscus nails: The Y2k-inspired twist on floral nails

By Callie Iley | 6 July 2023

Give your summer nail style a Y2k twist with hibiscus nail art! Step into a tropical paradise of 00’s nostalgia with our roundup of reader designs below…

Read More
Chloe Web Newsfeature Template 1200x800px (99)

BABTAC calls for nail & beauty professionals to create gender inclusive salon spaces

By Chloe Randall | 5 July 2023

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched its best practice salon document, to educate salon owners and beauty professionals on the importance of creating a gender…

Read More
Feb25 Low Res Cover Scratch For Web

Read the latest issue

Scratch Feb Issue Prefer Print Sidebar Ad

FOLLOW US

Ssas25 Reel 17 Online Educator 1

Entry open: Scratch Stars Awards 2025

Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most…

Read More
Saloncycle

Global Recycling Day

This event was created in 2018 to recognise the significant role recycling plays in protecting the planet. If you recycle…

Read More