THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

1e3696e8 c2b3 4a44 919d 79808c99ff6c

Polished Pink Males to Raise Awareness

By Alex Fox | 17 October 2020

As we hit just over halfway through October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to showcase a fantastic gallery of men who painted their nails  to raise awareness and…

Read More
Cassandra white feature pic

TECH TALK: Cassandra White of Cass Creations

By Callie Iley | 17 October 2020

Scratch chats with Cassandra White of Cass Creations about her experiences within the industry and how nails have helped her through difficult times within her life.   I’ve been doing…

Read More
Cnd x halpern ss21 lead

Marian Newman nails Covid-secure fashion week shoot

By Kat Hill | 16 October 2020

This autumn’s London Fashion Week radically different to previous season owing to coronavirus restrictions, with catwalk shows streamed online and social distanced shows and photo shoots taking place. London-based designer,…

Read More
Online courses 001

Academy Accredits & Moves Nail Classes Online

By Alex Fox | 16 October 2020

The Nailchemy Academy, which has been run for over 10 years in Bridgwater, Somerset by Hayley Partridge, has announced that its latest online training courses have been accredited in association…

Read More
Pure nails halo all wrapped up

Sparkle this Christmas with 6 stunning Halo Gel Polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2020

Catch eyes and sparkle this festive season with six stunning Halo Gel Polish shades from Pure Nails. The All Wrapped Up Collection has every party-perfect look nailed with the likes…

Read More
Aaa a m beauty

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: HORROR FILMS

By Callie Iley | 15 October 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by horror films! The next task will be posted across our social…

Read More
1st (1)

Sam & Mel Show nail art contest winners announced

By Alex Fox | 15 October 2020

Sam Biddle and Melanie Lewendon of the Mel & Sam Show have announced the winners of their September month-long nail art competition, which attracted 40 entries. In recognition of Breast Cancer…

Read More
Template 1200x800 (2)

Explore the natural nail with handy poster for academies

By Alex Fox | 14 October 2020

Teaming up with globally recognised and revered nail expert and scientist, Doug Schoon, Tracy Anne Shelverton has produced an up to date, precise and accurate natural nail unit poster. Designed…

Read More
Sketched by j a nails lead

Salon in the Spotlight: SKETCHED by J-A Nails, Larkfield, Kent

By Kat Hill | 14 October 2020

“I originally opened SKETCHED four years ago after having worked as a resident nail tech in a hair salon for four years,” Julie-Anne Lariviere explains. “I was expecting my son…

Read More
Apr25 low res cover for web

Read the latest issue

Scratch apr issue sidebar ad

FOLLOW US

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
Scratch Snap 2025 Logo

Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

Read More