THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Canva stock male lashes

Lash treatments: A must-have for millennial men?

By Guest Writer | 19 February 2022

Lisa Stone, Salon System educator and lash & brow expert, explores the benefits of lash extensions, lifts & tints for men… I’ve witnessed serious growth in the number of male…

Read More
Jasmin sutor feature pic pokemon nails

NAIL TECH TALK: Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin

By Callie Iley | 19 February 2022

Scratch chats to Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin about her favourite nail products and the importance of keeping up with the latest industry trends… I trained as an apprentice…

Read More
Closed sign

Should nail & beauty salons close on Saturdays?

By Guest Writer | 18 February 2022

Layla Tourh, founder of The Beauty Boss Academy & The Creative Beauty Group, shares her thoughts on salons closing their doors at peak times… Should salons close on Saturdays? This…

Read More
Nailed it beauty skittles

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Skittles Mani

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 February 2022

Check out the entries to the 16 February nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by the skittles/rainbow manicure trend! Each design…

Read More
Rebecca evans header pic

Salon in the Spotlight: Gel Nails By Becca, Isle Of Wight

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2022

Part-time dental nurse, Rebecca Louise Evans, wanted to utilise her passion for beauty and her creativity, so opted to train as a nail tech. “I took a course with The…

Read More
Nyfw nails

New York Fashion Week: Top runway nail looks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 February 2022

New York Fashion Week kicked off on 11 February, bringing with it an array of standout and glamorous fashion, makeup, hair and of course, nail looks. We’ve rounded up some…

Read More
Emma web featured image 1200x800px 2022 02 15t143324.709

Revealed: The top UK locations to start a nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 15 February 2022

Research conducted by Yell has discovered which UK regions show the most potential for a new beauty business. The research was conducted by analysing Google search demand, such as searches…

Read More
Emma web featured image 1200x800px 2022 02 11t165344.639

Salon & spa software co, Fresha, acquires online booking marketplace Bookwell

By Emma Hobday | 15 February 2022

London based beauty and wellness booking software Fresha has obtained Bookwell, an Australian beauty booking platform for salons and spas. Subscription free and quick & simple to use, Fresha is…

Read More
Sally hansen try on tool

Sally Hansen unveils virtual try-on tool for nail colour

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 February 2022

Nailcare brand, Sally Hansen, has partnered with beauty tech solutions provider, Perfect Corp., to launch an advanced nail colour virtual try-on experience. The digital feature is the first-to-market application of…

Read More
Apr25 low res cover for web

Read the latest issue

Scratch apr issue sidebar ad

FOLLOW US

Cambodia main poster

KBC Awards Cambodia 2025

The KBC Awards Cambodia 2025 is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious beauty events, taking place on…

Read More
Annabel's art assembly

Glitterbels education event: Annabel’s Art Assembly

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event led by co-founder & creative director, Annabel Maginnis. It marks her…

Read More