THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Acne studios

Paris Fashion Week SS20: Clear glass @ Acne Studios

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2020

Acne Studios opted for minimalist beauty for its SS20 show at Paris Fashion Week. Models’ nails reflected the barely-there make-up look as they wore a crystal clear, squared deign on…

Read More
Kara kotsonis nail squad

How to develop your own creative ideas & make your business stand out

By Scratch Staff | 3 February 2020

Kara Kotsonis, Squad Leader at NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, shares her valuable business advice… It can’t possibly get any better than Scratch’s managing editor, Helena Biggs, saying she’d…

Read More
Karolina nowak

#ManiMonday: Black heart nails

By Zoe Wickens | 3 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, alternative Valentine’s Day inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Karolina Nowak of Magnifique Nails Lab creates nail designs alongside working as…

Read More
Untitled design

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears a super chic pearl nail look on almond nails. “I created this set using…

Read More
Cnd vinylux two in one

CND™ introduces VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators

By Zoe Wickens | 1 February 2020

Ideal for mobile techs and on-the-go touch ups, CND™ has released VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators. On one end is a base and colour polish and on the other is…

Read More
Katie barnes scratch stars 2

How to write a winning competition entry

By Katie Barnes | 1 February 2020

With the Scratch Stars Awards 2020 open for entry from 1-28 February, multi-winner, Katie Barnes, reveals her tips for a winning entry… Preparation is one of the key elements to…

Read More
Nails

How to correctly store gel nail products

By Kat Hill | 1 February 2020

To keep your kit working at an optimum level, it is vital your gel-based products are stored correctly. Read on to refresh your knowledge… “The manufacturer’s advice and guidance should…

Read More
Halo first bloom

Halo Gel Polish unveils spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

Pure Nails has welcomed six new shades to its Halo Gel Polish collection for springtime mani/pedis. The creamy pastel hues in the First Bloom collection are inspired by popular flowers,…

Read More
Sienna x skincare launch

Natural skincare with Sienna X

By Zoe Wickens | 31 January 2020

To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection…

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