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F irstly, I want to congratulate you on making it through arguably the two hardest months of the year. We now welcome a new season, which serves up a fresh colour palette in nature and for nails. Brands have been busy creating spring/summer nail collections to mesmerise you and your clients, and this month’s cover features Prism Blooms: Gelish and Morgan Taylor’s offering. Its six ethereal shades are designed to uplift and help you unleash your creativity, as is the carefully curated content in this issue.
A new month presents events that your nail business needs to be prepared for, and Scratch can help you get ready. First up is Mother’s Day on 15 March – which, as we reveal in our roundup of marketing advice, can be the strongest driver of new bookings following Christmas. It’s also time to prepare for Easter and start practicing delectable designs and adorable art. If you’re after egg-cellent nail inspiration, head to page 56. Meanwhile, don’t forget that clients will be embracing the new season with requests for spring nail colours and looks. Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s trending by exploring five styles set to make their mark on the nail world from page 36.
I’d also like to remind you of the entry deadline for the Scratch Stars Awards 2026, which is 15 March at 23.59 GMT. Don’t leave entering until the last minute: carefully prepare and check the content required at www.scratchmagazine.co.uk/scratchstars, as we want to see you show off your sparkle. For more tips and to learn how entering the only awards for the UK and Ireland nail industry can transform your career, turn to page 22. This issue also features insight from Scratch Stars champions and judges throughout to help you elevate your craft and boost your business.
Here’s to a season of growth, creativity and colour!
Rebecca Hitchon Editor
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Go behind-the-scenes of this edition’s cover photo shoot from page 16.
COVER CREDITS
Image courtesy of Gelish, featuring the Prism Blooms collection, available via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk Art director: Liza Samala @lizasamala Nail technician: Erin Eng @erin__eng Stylist: Adrianna Picarella @adripicarella Photographer: Ruby Palma @rubyreel Model: Analiese Yamasaki @analliesee