Editor's LetterJuly is a very exciting month for the team at Scratch HQ, as it marks the launch of a new nail contest: North America’s Star Nail Artist, and the announcement of the Scratch Stars Awards winners 2024.

Nail NATIONNews & views

Talent: UnmaskedUS nail pro, Jessica Masker, opens up about her career journey, competition success & the creative process behind this month’s Scratch 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 & treatment news across the nail & beauty realms

Nailympia COMPETITIONS NEWSNailympia Orlando 2024: The results

NEWS FLASH: Nailympia China postponedNailympia China has been moved to 8-10 May

Registration open for Nailympia San Antonio 2024Nailympia San Antonio 2024 follows the success of Nailympia Orlando and takes place 15-16 September. This event marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Nailympia and Informa Markets.

10 nail & beauty books to aid your know-howElevate your creativity & expand your knowledge with a selection of industry-relevant books

The Creation STATIONStay on top of client nail art requests this summer with Scratch’s roundup of seasonal gel polish designs, product picks & tips

Nailing your finances: a handy guide for prosBeauty Hunt founder, VORKE KALUSI, serves up an insight into financial terms & tools to support your business needs

Love & Sparkles with Katy P nail artistHow to keep nail art brushes in tip-top condition

KIND & colourfulDiscover the story behind Danish brand, NailKind, as REBECCA HITCHON talks to its founders about its caring ethos & plentiful polish products

ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS & TIPSCheck out tools designed to support the accessibility

Created with loveLondon-based nail artist, Jade Ford, shares details of her Love is? video series, in which she chats to visionaries about their views on love & creates nail designs to complement

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

ARTISTIC AchieverMeet Fran Humphrey, voted winner of MISSU’s online nail art challenge for 2024, as she shares her creative passions, home salon setup & artistic advice

Formulas for SuccessDITCH THE GREASE, SHINE THE NAILS

Scratch Stars Awards 2024MEET THE BUSINESS JUDGES

Power & Polish with O.P.IElevate your business & embrace new techniques with advice from members of the Scratch Stars Awards 2023 Nail Team of the Year

READERS GALLERYHolyhead’s SOPHIE PRITCHARD shares a selection of bright, expressive nail creations & an alternative use for her artistic skills

Peacci KEENTake mani & pedi treatments to new heights with Peacci: a product range for techs & clients that offers colour & care options for hands & feet

Fancy an upgrade?Offer clients a first-class service with HELENA BIGGS’ pick of options to upgrade & elevate their mani/pedi experience – whatever the budget

NOTES FROM NergishAre you considering increasing the prices of your nail services? NERGISH WADIA-AUSTIN, business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, shares how to communicate this effectively with clients

FLYING HIGH WITH OANA FLUTURExplore the inspiring story & expert insights of a champion nail artist

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

Fingernails in FocusEnsure nails are shining bright for The Scratch Stars Party on 21 July with a roundup of stellar mani inspiration