SCRATCHI write this month’s editorial having returned from The Scratch Stars Party, at which the UK&I nail industry was celebrated, and talent was recognised, via the Scratch Stars Awards.

Nail NATIONnews & views

Next-Gen nailsOPI has revamped its GelColor system: offering a supercharged pigment & self-correcting formula that’s ideal for slick overlays & precise nail artistry. LILLY DELMAGE gets the scoop

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 & treatment news across the nail & beauty realms

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!Discover the nail professionals, educators, salons & teams who showcased their skills & reaped success in the 12th annual Scratch Stars Awards

The Build-UpEnhance your knowledge of brush-on builder gel with insight from pros & product picks

Booking made easy for allExplore ways to accommodate a diverse client base via your booking process, with advice from FIONA FOX, owner of Ulu Beauty: a home salon recognised in the Scratch Stars Awards 2024

Love & Sparkles with Katy P nail artistThe World’s Star Nail Artist 2023 shares tips, techniques & insights into her soaring career

A dazzling decadeThe founder of luxury London beauty hotspot, Nails & Brows Mayfair, shares the salon’s success story as it marks 10 years in business

Into the extremeThree nail artisans from across the globe share their extreme, fantasy & 3D nail creations with ALEX FOX & explore the place of these styles in the industry

FORD’S ThoughtsGlobal business & beauty education expert, KIM FORD, shares news, views & observations from the international nail circuit

Tech for TechsTime-saving technology tips

READERS GALLERYSunderland-based nail stylist, RUTH LISLE-SANGSTER of Coffin Nail & Beauty, opens up about her training, preferred techniques & career ambitions

Through the KeyholeTake a peek inside salon setups across the UK&I as Scratch unlocks each door

On the road with NAILKINDNail pro, Metta Francis, tells REBECCA HITCHON how the NailKind brand has enhanced her award-winning mobile business

Lady of lacquerArtist, CAROLINE ZURMELY, tells Scratch why nail polish is her medium of choice for creating captivating contemporary paintings

Power & Polish with O.P.IElevate your business & embrace new techniques with advice from the award-winning OPI UK&I education team

Behind the RainbowDiscover the meanings behind shade choices for nails as LILLY DELMAGE explores colour psychology & hot picks for mood-boosting manicures

Formulas for SuccessKeep your business booming – even when client budgets are bruised, with advice from ELAINE WATSON, global education director at Light Elegance

Inside the factoryGo behind the scenes at Nghia Nippers in Vietnam with ALEX FOX, who explores the manufacturing process of nail tools

ASK THE ExpertsREBECCA HITCHON sources advice on treatment plans for nail biters & pickers, from finalists in the Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year category 2024

SHOWCASE YOUR phab SELFAre you a hard-working pro who showcases excellence in performance & service standards? Discover how applying for a PHAB Service Star accolade can elevate your success

Nailympia competition newsImmerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director, ALEX FOX

NAIL ClippingsLILLY DELMAGE uncovers the hottest nail topics

Fingernails in FocusCarnival is calling, so join the party & create colourful nail designs inspired by the work of fellow pros