Scratch Magazine - April 2026

In this edition


Editor's LetterThe nail industry is rapidly changing. Design and
Nail NATION: news & viewsbusiness GREAT BRITAIN’S TPO BAN: WHAT DOES IT
45 Iconic YearsAs OPI features on this month’s front cover in celebration of its 45th anniversary, Scratch reflects on the brand’s history, highlights & heritage
THE HOT ListScratch scours the industry for the latest nail & beauty products to captivate clients & lend a helping hand to your services
THE scratch scoopThe Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events, treatments & news from the nail realm
Breaking Down BarriersAutism in the nail industry: impacts & adaptations
Planet-positive POINTERSScratch marks Earth Month by sourcing expert advice & handy products for making your nail business more eco-friendly
Styling with THE STARSLet your skills sparkle with technical & artistic step-by-steps from Scratch Stars Awards champions
BRIDAL NAIL INSPOScratch takes inspiration from an age-old wedding rhyme to curate a bridal nail guide
CAT’S clawsScratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro, CATRIONA LEITH , serves up industry insights & advice for nail sector success
BEHIND THE GRAMGet to know social media nail stars as they offer an insight into their lives & share content creation tips
FOOT notesAward-winning pedicurist & advanced footcare practitioner, DENISE SPRAGG , shares insights to elevate your treatments
Inside The Nail MansionGo behind-the-scenes at a fun-filled, five-day education event in Florida hosted by global nail icon, KIRSTY MEAKIN
Rich REWARDSDiscover smarter ways to run a beauty business with RICHARD MCCABE , lifestyle salon coach
NORTH AMERICA'S Star Nail ArtistCheck out the colourful concepts created for the penultimate NASNA challenge, by the nine contestants still in play
HOME is where the art isAre you thinking of moving your nail business into your home or garden? JESS WATTS explores points to note: from legal essentials to interior styling
The Social sceneTroubleshooting your content: how to fix technical issues
NAILYMPIA COMPETITIONS NEWSImmerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director
BRAND WATCHGet to know the names behind companies & brands that are attracting attention across the nail & beauty scenes
STAR QUALITYNorth America’s Star Nail Artist Season 1 champion, ANASTASIA TOTTY , shares tips & tales from her colourful career
NAIL CLIPPINGSInstagram.com/byjuanalvear #NOWTRENDING Originating in South Korea and
Fingernails in FocusShine bright like a diamond with dazzling digits inspired by the April birthstone
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