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Fingernails in Focus

Celebrate Pride Month with loud, proud & polished nail art designs

New York nail pro, Gladys Garcia (@glambygladys_), takes inspiration from artist, Lisa Frank, and puts a Pride spin on leopard print.
California-based nail artist, Lauren of @lolo.nailedit, brings some multicoloured magic to this dreamy ‘rainbow glow’ design.
A feast for the eyes and fingertips, this client of Amanda Bonnington (@nailswithavibe) requested a mouthwatering ‘Pride fruits’ mani.
North America’s Star Nail Artist Seasons 1 & 2 contestant, Hirsch Hunty (@nailsbyhirsch), elevates rainbow tips with gold chrome.
Scottish nailist, @astonmacnailtech, creates a kaleidoscope of captivating colour across extreme stiletto and square extensions.
Danielle of @pouncingpaws, Ohio, gets playful with texture, adding 3D swirls atop a shimmering spectrum of rainbow shades.
Arizona nail artist, Kate of @radikatnailco, crafts sophisticated, salon-friendly Pride nails with pastel rainbow swirls at the tips.
The Skittle nail trend adds the perfect pop of colour for Pride, as demonstrated by nail content creator, Anna of @melanated.mani.
Dotty about Pride? Gender neutral and inclusive Brighton nail salon, TRU (@trunail.art), delivers multicoloured French tips and playful dots on digits.

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Twenty-three years of... ® Issue 278 Editorial &
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I write this having returned from Stockport College,
Nail NATION
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From conflict to creativity
Ukrainian nail artist, Oksana Viriutina, who scooped a Nailympia gold medal after seeking refuge in the USA, shares her winning work on this month’s front cover
THE SCRATCH scoop
The Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events, treatments & news from the nail realm
THE HOT List
Scratch scours the industry for the latest nail & beauty products to captivate clients & lend a helping hand to your services
SKILLS SHOWCASE
Go behind-the-scenes at the Scratch Stars Awards practical judging day, at which nail pros in nine of this year’s 19 categories showcased their talents in the bid to win a top title
Manicures for miles
Are you considering starting a mobile nail business? JESS WATTS guides you through what to know before hitting the road
Maltseva masterclass
Esteemed nail artist, ELENA MALTSEVA , shares how to create the mixed media elements of her Nailympia 2026 campaign design
Small canvas: big statement
Explore how one client’s belief led to a nail tech’s involvement in an art exhibition & a new sense of self-worth
The Luxe EFFECT
Elevate your manicure services with the Dermeluxx™ Pro by Zemits: a 15-minute upgrade that offers instant skincare results & high profit potential
LIQUID & POWDER perfection
From salon styles to extreme shapes, master the L&P acrylic system with JESS WATTS’ roundup of expert insight & product picks
NOIRTH AMERICA STAR NAIL ARTIST
Get to know the pros who amassed the most points throughout the contest & placed in the top three with their superior nail styling skills
Through the Keyhole
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25 tools & products to aid your artistry
From design planners to dotters & detailers: explore handy nail art products to enhance your kit & elevate your nail designs
Styling with THE STARS
Let your skills sparkle with technical & artistic step-by-steps from Scratch Stars Awards champions
STAR Quality
North America’s Star Nail Artist Season 1 champion, ANASTASIA TOTTY , shares tips & tales from her colourful career
READERS GALLERY
Portsmouth-based nail pro, GRACE WARREN-HOLLAND , shares her career goals & favourite creations
Rich REWARDS
Discover smarter ways to run a beauty business with RICHARD MCCABE , lifestyle salon coach
Success by THE SEA
Michelle Brown, Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2025 winner, shares her journey from self-doubt to triumph & how she’s empowering fellow pros to thrive
Breaking Down
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Scratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro, CATRIONA LEITH , serves up industry insights & advice for nail sector success
BEHIND THE GRAM
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NEWS
Immerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director,
FOOT notes
Award-winning pedicurist & advanced footcare practitioner, DENISE SPRAGG , shares insights to elevate your treatments
Nail & beauty innovations to note
REBECCA HITCHON gets the scoop on high-tech launches,
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