Scratch Magazine

1 week ago | scratchmagazine.co.uk | Helena Biggs

Following the launch of the Katie Barnes X OPI branded E-file in 2024, the two companies have announced a second collaboration: a range of nail and cuticle tools and E-file bits. Katie Clark (née Barnes), a multi award-winning nail pro & educator, founded Katie Barnes Tool Range in 2017 to offer cost-effective, high-quality tools to the professional market.

2 weeks ago | scratchmagazine.co.uk | Lilly Delmage

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge Check out entries to the 9 April 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Ice cream dreams. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

2 weeks ago | scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry…While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was unexpected for the brothers that they ended up working together, but they tell Scratch that they quickly came to realise that it made sense to combine their various skills.

2 weeks ago | scratchmagazine.co.uk | Lilly Delmage

Coffin, or ballerina, nails are long, tapered nails that are filed flat at the tip. The shape resembles both a coffin and a ballerina’s slipper, which inspired the interchangeable names. A popular shape choice, the coffin nail offers an optimal canvas for experimenting with nail art, seasonal colours and 3D designs. Here are 5 ways to wear this ever-popular nail shape for spring:Coffin shapes are perfect for unleashing creativity with alternative French nail art.

2 weeks ago | scratchmagazine.co.uk | Katie Barnes

Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments…The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the manufacturer about any queries. Less is more when it comes to chrome powder, and a little goes a long way.