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Nail NATIONnews & views

Strength in every StrokeA decade after BIAB™’s debut, The GelBottle Inc has unveiled its next iteration: Hard BIAB™, a new generation in strength & structure that is showcased on this issue’s cover

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

Scratch Stars Award 2026

CAT’S CLAWSMy nail industry journey

BUILD ‘em upAdd strength to nails & aid structure with Scratch’s showcase of builder gel formulas & their key features

The Social SceneZOYA MAC shares social media advice & pointers

GLOW-UP guaranteedScratch shines a light on the Halo Centre of Excellence & shares nail training options to elevate your skills

A glittering GalaImmerse in the magic of the first Glitterbels Nailist Gala : a dazzling event where nail pros were rewarded & the brand was celebrated

Rich REWARDSWHY AI HAS A PLACE IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

A SHAW THINGScratch spotlights Roxi, the UK-manufactured nail brand blending heritage & high performance

READERS GALLERYGet to know award-winning nail pro & educator, SARAH THOMPSON , as she shares her favourite products, techniques & creations

WORKPLACE wellbeingyour mental & physical wellbeing a priority with JESS WATTS’ expert-backed product picks & pro insights

Styling with THE STARSLet your skills sparkle with technical & artistic step-by-steps from Scratch Stars Awards champions

WILD & filedJoin team Scratch at Nail Safari 2025: a five-day education extravaganza that combined skill-building with animal fun

Nailympia COMPETITIONS NEWSBehind-the-scenes: how I created Nailympia’s 2026 marketing imagery

FOOT notesWho does what? Understanding footcare roles & how to make the right referrals

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

Helping HANDSDiscover how a mentor could transform your nail business, as REBECCA HITCHON quizzes coaches on their offerings

STAR QualityHow to find balance & reap rewards

NAIL Clippingsuncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves

Fingernails in FocusBanish the winter blues with inspirational extreme nail styles that are sculpted to stun