Editor's LetterAs we welcome the first hints of spring, we embrace fresh nail inspiration and seasonal nail colour collections. March is a time of transformation and creativity...

Nail NATION news & viewsIndustry campaign urges beauty pros to tackle waste

The making of Now & ZenREBECCA HITCHON gets an inside look at the creative process behind Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s spring colour collection, which features on this month’s front 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

The Scratch Stars Awards 2025: Why Enter?Past winners share the benefits of entering the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards & how to nail your entry

Dinner with viewsCheck out the concept of Beauty Dinners: carefully curated events that serve up insight, networking opportunities & connections for attendees

TOP TRENDS: SS25 editionLILLY DELMAGE explores spring/summer’s trending shapes, shades & styles & how to help clients choose fashion-forward looks for the new season

Tips to enhance wellbeing in the workplaceExplore REBECCA HITCHON’S roundup of advice to promote

Mother, may I?To mark Mother’s Day on 30 March, mother-child duos & trios share how they work together within nail & beauty businesses to build success

READERS GALLERYManchester-based nail stylist, GRACE EVANS , shares her bold & chromatic nail creations alongside career ambitions & product picks

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

Tech for TechsREBECCA HITCHON gets the scoop on high-tech launches, decodes hot topics & sources tech-savvy tips for your business

Breaking Down BarriersEpilepsy experiences

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

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

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

Crafting with Coral: Nails & networkingScratch puts the spotlight on Coral Kendall: a vegan tech, champion of inclusivity & co-organiser of nail community events

THE SOCIAL SCENEBEHIND THE BUZZ: what is it like to go viral?

Formulas for SuccessNAILS & SCIENCE: How I combined my passions & found my perfect role

SAFETY firstALEX FOX explores the hidden dangers of isolation in the nail industry: from stalking to lone working, burglary & verbal abuse

North America's Star Nail Artist: Now & ZenThe North America’s Star Nail Artist contest is heating up, and the finale is just three months away. Marvel at the creations of 24 contestants vying to stay in the contest

How to build your business beautifully with Zaaka KingCommon business errors & how to overcome them

The power of giving backBeauty businesses & brands share how they’ve supported causes

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

Claws for the Grammy Awards The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on 2 February, and welcomed singing stars and A-listers to celebrate excellence in the music industry.

Fingernails in FocusTake a look at stained glass-inspired nail styles that combine vibrant colours & bold artistry