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Nailympia London 2023: THE RESULTS
The final Nailympia of 2023 in association with Scratch attracted competitors from 34 countries to London, welcoming nailists from the Philippines, Israel and India for the first time. A whopping…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out 2023: THE RESULTS
After a range of impressive entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out which were each so unique, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the…
Read MoreWednesdaycore is trending for Halloween 2023: 20 Wednesday Addams nails to inspire
Premiering in November 2022, Netflix’s Wednesday introduced a new generation to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday set…
Read MoreWhat are paint chip nails, the trend taking over the nail scene this autumn?
Why stick with just one nail colour? Named after the paint swatch cards at DIY shops, paint chip nails showcase different shades of similar or related colours with more flexibility…
Read MoreHere’s what beauty industry bodies are saying about the state of the sector
Two beauty industry bodies have commented on how the sector is faring and how it will cope this winter… NHBF The latest quarterly State of the Industry survey from the…
Read MoreMushroom nail art: 35 fairytale fungi looks that are trending this autumn
Embrace the magic of mushrooms this autumn, using a range of styles and shades to create trendy toadstool-inspired looks. Check out our roundup of 35 fabulous fungi designs below…
Read More5 tips for creating a successful nail community
Being part of this industry can be lonely – around two-thirds of beauty professionals are self-employed, and while clients provide chit-chat throughout the working day, the focus of these conversations…
Read MoreHalloween pedicure ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 11 October 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Halloween Pedis. Each design was…
Read More6 top tips for creating great nail content – from The World’s Star Nail Artist
Being a nail technician is more than just creating nail art, with many techs learning to create content for self-promotion. Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist…
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