ScratchTwenty-three years of... ® Issue 278 Editorial &

ScratchI write this having returned from Stockport College,

Nail NATIONnews & views

From conflict to creativityUkrainian nail artist, Oksana Viriutina, who scooped a Nailympia gold medal after seeking refuge in the USA, shares her winning work on this month’s front cover

THE SCRATCH scoopThe Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events, treatments & news from the nail realm

THE HOT ListScratch scours the industry for the latest nail & beauty products to captivate clients & lend a helping hand to your services

SKILLS SHOWCASEGo behind-the-scenes at the Scratch Stars Awards practical judging day, at which nail pros in nine of this year’s 19 categories showcased their talents in the bid to win a top title

Manicures for milesAre you considering starting a mobile nail business? JESS WATTS guides you through what to know before hitting the road

Maltseva masterclassEsteemed nail artist, ELENA MALTSEVA , shares how to create the mixed media elements of her Nailympia 2026 campaign design

Small canvas: big statementExplore how one client’s belief led to a nail tech’s involvement in an art exhibition & a new sense of self-worth

The Luxe EFFECTElevate your manicure services with the Dermeluxx™ Pro by Zemits: a 15-minute upgrade that offers instant skincare results & high profit potential

LIQUID & POWDER perfectionFrom salon styles to extreme shapes, master the L&P acrylic system with JESS WATTS’ roundup of expert insight & product picks

NOIRTH AMERICA STAR NAIL ARTISTGet to know the pros who amassed the most points throughout the contest & placed in the top three with their superior nail styling skills

Through the KeyholeTake a peek inside salon setups across the globe as Scratch unlocks each door

25 tools & products to aid your artistryFrom design planners to dotters & detailers: explore handy nail art products to enhance your kit & elevate your nail designs

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

STAR QualityNorth America’s Star Nail Artist Season 1 champion, ANASTASIA TOTTY , shares tips & tales from her colourful career

READERS GALLERYPortsmouth-based nail pro, GRACE WARREN-HOLLAND , shares her career goals & favourite creations

Rich REWARDSDiscover smarter ways to run a beauty business with RICHARD MCCABE , lifestyle salon coach

Success by THE SEAMichelle Brown, Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2025 winner, shares her journey from self-doubt to triumph & how she’s empowering fellow pros to thrive

Breaking DownHow my neurodivergence has shaped the salon experience I offer

Protective practice 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

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

FOOT notesAward-winning pedicurist & advanced footcare practitioner, DENISE SPRAGG , shares insights to elevate your treatments

Nail & beauty innovations to noteREBECCA HITCHON gets the scoop on high-tech launches,

NAIL Clippings#NOWTRENDING Are you in the mood for matcha?

Fingernails in FocusCelebrate Pride Month with loud, proud & polished nail art designs