EDITOR'S LETTERSpring is in full swing, and this month presents fresh energy, bold colours and renewed creativity. What better way to celebrate than with the announcement of this year’s Scratch Stars Awards finalist

Nail NATIONNews & views from the nail industry

Crystal CrazeExplore the story behind Bluestreak Crystals: the provider of the premium nail art embellishments that feature on this month’s stunning Scratch covers

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

NAIL ART through the agesTraverse the nailsphere with LILLY DELMAGE , who explores the origins & development of nail colour & design

Join the class of LEULevel up your nail know-how with LEU 2.0: Light Elegance’s evolved education programme for pros passionate about growth & success

Perfecting the pedicure AN A-Z GUIDEElevate your footcare offerings with LILLY DELMAGE’S comprehensive guide to results-driven services

The Social SceneThe Instagram Subscription: what is it & should you be offering it? LILLY DELMAGE unlocks social media secrets & shares expert tips to help boost the online profile of your business

How to build your business beautifully with ZAARA KINGDiversifying your skills to reap rewards

Finding your NICHEWhether your skills focus is natural nailcare, premium pedis or portrait painting, LILLY DELMAGE investigates the importance of identifying & capitalising on your expertise

Breaking Down BarriersMaternal mental health & the nail pro

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

Scratch Stars Awards 2025: Meet The FinalistsF or 12 years, Scratch magazine has been

Excellence through EDUCATIONGet the inside look at HD Nail Artist Academy’s 2025 educator training: three days of learning, inspiration & connection

Art with JarkScratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro & founder of Jark Nails, JIAK HING , shares judging day tips for Scratch Stars Awards finalists

KEEPING UP WITH Kelly-MarieThe Manicure Company’s head of education, Kelly-Marie Daly, opens up about her career journey, industry passions & recipe for success

The builder gel BOOSTAdvance your knowledge of brush-on builder gel, with REBECCA HITCHON’S pick of products & guide to effective use

UNICORN enchanted forestThe final North America’s Star Nail Artist: Season One challenge saw the top 10 showcase their prowess with multiple nail systems to create a mystical, unicorn-themed nail design. Explore the dazzling entries that will see three techs scoop places in the final

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

AGAINST all oddsWhen JO GILLESPIE suffered a sudden & traumatic health setback, she thought her dreams of being a CND™ educator had been thwarted. Here, she shares her inspiring story…

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

NAIL Clippings#NOWTRENDING Butter yellow has been coined as ‘the colour of the season’, and the hue is dominating fashion and beauty choices. Take a look at butter yellow nail designs to inspire your offerings...

Fingernails in FocusServe up treats for National Doughnut Week, 10-18 May with inspiring glazed finishes & sprinklings of nail art