Editor's LetterThe Scratch Stars Party is still hot on the lips of the Scratch team, as we revelled in a celebration for the nail sector.

Nail NATIONNews & views from the nail industry.

STAR QualityNorth America’s Star Nail Artist Season One champion, ANASTASIA TOTTY, shares tips & tales from her colourful career.

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.

A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCERelive the magic of The Scratch Stars Party 2025, at which talent was recognised & the UK&I nail community was celebrated.

The Social SceneLILLY DELMAGE unlocks social media secrets & shares expert tips to help boost the online profile of your business.

SERVICE in StyleExplore updates to OPI’s product portfolio, which support the nail needs & desires of all clients.

How to build your business beautifully withHey beauty pros! At this point of the year, I wonder: have you had a ‘wobble’? I’m guilty of letting things get on top of me during the summer months because my children are home from school...

NOW TRENDING: 5 summer gel polish stylesDiscover this season’s key gel polish nail art trends & recreate with handy guides, expert tips & product recommendations.

EDUCATION for allStep inside the Bristol academy catering to nail & beauty enthusiasts with learning difficulties as owner, Joanne Sarkozi, spills details of its impact to REBECCA HITCHON.

CONSCIOUSLY KIND, Unapologetically ChicNailKind reveals the ethos behind its manufacture & branding to showcase that plant-based polishes have a place on every salon shelf.

Extreme Catwalk CULTUREA ‘new chapter in Sri Lankan fashion’ was created by entrepreneur, Dinupa Jayasooriya, who hosted South Asia’s first Fantasy Nail Fashion Show - ALEX FOX gets the scoop.

BEHIND THE GRAMGet to know social media nail stars as they offer an insight into their lives & share content creation tips.

Salon scenarios: tech tales & expert insightsPros share lessons learned from impactful experiences at the nail desk & business experts reveal how to deal with challenging clients.

Art with JarkScratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro & founder of Jark Nails, JIAK HING, shares a masterclass in gel polish design to elevate your artistic offerings.

READERS GALLERYStep into the creative realm of SABRE VAN DIJK, a Brighton-based nailist with a passion for playful, striking styles

Nailympia COMPETITIONS NEWSImmerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director, Alex Fox.

Formulas for SuccessBeyond Gloss: Mastering Mixed Textures With Light Elegance.

Partners in life & livelihoodMeet the power couples working together to achieve success in the nail industry, as they share the benefits & challenges of combining their personal & professional lives.

Breaking Down BarriersMoebius syndrome & my role as a nail tech.

TECH FOR TECHSIs technology taking over job roles? You’ve probably seen the headlines: ‘AI could replace the equivalent of 300 million jobs’ (BBC, 2023) and likely felt the fear...

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

MUSINGS FROM A Nailympia medallistRussian born, NYC-based nail pro, MARGARITA YUTSAYTIS, shares insights into her inspiring career journey & artistic prowess.

NAIL ClippingsFreshen up manicures with the sorbet nail trend, which is dominating our social media feeds. It takes inspiration from the icy dessert, blending pastel hues and sheer effects...

Fingernails in FocusCelebrate summer with LOLA ALAYANDE’s roundup of pedicure nail art inspiration to add an intriguing touch to toenails.