THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES

Nhbf Survive Thrive Event Launch Jan 27 2025

NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources…

Read More
Isabelle Pattissier Tech Talk

Homeless to home salon success: a Staffordshire nail tech’s inspiring journey

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2025

“I became homeless when I was 21; I had just split up from my partner of five years and my friends and family were unable to help me,” explains Isabelle Pattissier of Chesterton business, Drop Dead Beauty. “I stored some things at my mum’s, told her I was living with…

Read More
Lilly Web Newsfeature Lead 1200x800px 87

Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations

By Lilly Delmage | 5 February 2025

All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…

Read More
Feb25 Low Res Cover Scratch For Web

Read the latest issue

Scratch Feb Issue Sidebar Ad
light elegance p+ venture into beauty

Head on a colour adventure with 12 autumn nail shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 3 August 2021

Nail brand, Light Elegance, is taking nail techs and their clients on a colour journey for autumn with the 12 shades in its Venture into Beauty collection. Inspired by the power of travel and the endless beauty it reveals, the collection features rich warm neutrals, browns, yellows and taupes, taking…

Read More
mii nailcare lead image

Mii Cosmetics debuts nailcare & colour range

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2021

Are you ready for some show-stopping nail shades? Mii, the brand launched by Gerrard International in 2011 and famed for its make-up, brow and tanning lines, has expanded into nailcare – owing to the expert knowledge of an industry aficionado. Susan Gerrard, winner of a Scratch Stars Lifetime Achievement Award,…

Read More

The secret beauty rules Olympians must abide by

By Emma Hobday | 2 August 2021

We always enjoy taking make-up inspiration from Olympic athletes. After all, they are strong, fit and healthy professionals at the top of their game, the best in their field and giving us real-life proof that hard work does pay off. Plus, make-up that stays put while they are carrying out…

Read More
emma web featured image 1200x800px (18)

Scratch Stars winning salon expands nail services into Harrods

By Emma Hobday | 2 August 2021

The world’s most famous store has revamped its hair and beauty salon, with Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 – Townhouse – serving up the nail services. Townhouse, popular with beauty editors and influencers for its Instagram-worthy manicures and nail art, is based on the fifth floor. Clients…

Read More
opi downtown la

Revealed: the hotspot that’s inspired OPI’s 12-piece autumn nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2021

OPI has, since inception, sought inspiration from cities and regions across the globe for its seasonal nail colour collections. Now, in keeping with its 40th anniversary, it’s sticking with its homeland for its autumn 2021 shade inspo. “This autumn, we’re continuing our hometown 40th anniversary celebration and exploring an area…

Read More
@nailsbyshazia

Black Widow nails

By Chloe Randall | 2 August 2021

Marvel Studios’ latest film Black Widow is out in cinemas now and Marvel fans are jumping on transferring the trend to their nails! Check out some of our reader’s designs below inspired by the blockbuster…

Read More