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Karma CHAMELEONNail artist, educator & Nail Art Academy founder, DINUPA JAYASOORIYA , shares her love of fantasy nail art through the creation of an acrylic chameleon

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

THE Scratch Scoop: Events & antics across the industryThe Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events, treatments & news from the nail realm

Retail revenue: UnwrappedIt’s the most wonderful time of the year – not only for tinsel, treats and Christmas cheer, but for ringing tills and sleigh-loads of salon sales. But, let’s be honest, festive retail isn’t all fun and games. Whether you’re scratching your head over what to stock, struggling to set up seasonal displays or trying to sprinkle some sales magic amongst your team, we’ve got you covered. We present Scratch’s retail cheat sheet for salon success

FASHION WEEK FOCUS: What styles stormed the SS26 runways?Explore the nail looks that made an impact on SS26 runways at New York & London Fashion Weeks

Art with Jark: Seasonal gel polish step-by-stepScratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro & founder of Jark Nails, JIAK HING , shares a masterclass in gel polish design to elevate your artistic offerings

Breaking Down Barriers: Left-handed nail prosManaging work life as a left-handed tech

The Social Scene: what makes a video watchable?ZOYA MAC shares social media advice & pointers to raise your business profile & elevate your content

Star & Saviour: Get to know Scratch Stars Awards winner & brand owner, Theresa FodderingBusiness founder, salon owner & recipient of the Scratch Stars Shooting Star Award 2025, THERESA FODDERING , shares her journey to success & mission to create lasting change in the nail sector

The good & the glamorous: meet the uni graduate who used 5,000 nail tips for his final fashion projectJESS WATTS gets to know the fashion graduate whose final project, inspired by the Wizard of Oz , incorporated 5,000 false nails

BEHIND THE GRAM: info about nailists making their mark on social mediaGet to know social media nail stars as they offer an insight into their lives & share content creation tips

NORTH AMERICA'S Star Nail Artist: check out the 25 entries for challenge 1SEASON 2

How to build your business beautifully: a focus on energy resettingA FOCUS ON ENERGY RESETTING

Mineral mani magic: all about the Japanese manicureWhat is the Japanese manicure? Specialists share what the treatment involves & why its reputation is skyrocketing

Formulas for Success: how to maximise on the busy festive seasonTHE END-OF-YEAR PLAYBOOK: 5 WAYS TO MAXIMISE ON THE BUSY FESTIVE SEASON

Through the Keyhole: inside pretty salon setupsTake a peek inside salon setups across the UK&I as Scratch unlocks each door

Nailympia COMPETITION NEWS: San Antonio resultsNailympia San Antonio : The results

NAILS THE Wright way: interview with Denise WrightALEX FOX chats to industry trailblazer, Denise Wright, to discover what over three decades in nails has taught, inspired & woven into her career tapestry

From dish to digits: food-focused nail inspoWhy are clients so hungry for food & drink-inspired nails? REBECCA HITCHON explores the appeal of delicious-looking designs

STAR Quality: the importance of competition feedback with Anastasia TottyThe importance of competition feedback

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Fingernails in Focus: Wicked-themed designs As Wicked: For Good hits the big screen this month, REBECCA HITCHON rounds up wickedly wonderful nail looks to cast a spell on clients