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PROUD as a PeacockAward-winning nail artist, Anita Chahal-Millar, shares her passion for extreme styling & 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, treatments & news from the nail realm

INTERNATIONAL NAIL SPYFour Croatian nail pros share industry insights & trends with

Could you be the first Andreia Professional UK nail ambassador?Showcase your seasonal styling skills for the chance to win a huge prize from Andreia Professional. HELENA BIGGS gets the scoop

STAR sessionsShoot for success with advice & inspo from North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2 champion,

AW26 TREND TriumphsImage courtesy of Gelish, showcasing the Boujie by Nature

The Social SceneZOYA MAC shares social media advice & pointers to raise your business profile & elevate your content

Super StylerA nail pro from Wigan shares her success story after being crowned HARA Professional Gel Polish Artist of the Year 2025 & Scratch reveals how you could be next to take the title

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

Magnetic magicNail pros share top techniques & application tricks for flawless cat eye designs

Plasma POWERALEX FOX explores the rise of regenerative beauty with Zemits EvoPlasm: a device that can transform manicure & pedicure services into luxury rituals

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

Which Bit?Elevate your E-file knowledge & ensure you choose the right bit for each aspect of a nail service with Scratch’s handy guide

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

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

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

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

Mobile masteryScratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2026, JADE THORNHILL , shares the experiences that helped turn her passion into an award-winning luxury business

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

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

CAT’S clawsScratch Stars Hall Of Fame pro, CATRIONA LEITH , serves up industry insights & advice for nail sector success

NAIL SnapsPopular styles for short nails Is your client keen to combine beauty with practicality? From minimalist details to statement-making designs, explore four trending ways to style short nail lengths for maximum impact.

NailscopesLook to the stars for nail inspiration, as JESS WATTS translates the zodiac into styles & shades to suit every star sign