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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2025

Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…

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50+ green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 8 January 2025

Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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40+ gorgeous gold manicures for an opulent nail look

By Scratch Staff | 7 December 2024

Embrace the gold rush in the nail world with glittering accents and metallic colour-block finishes, offering eye-catching, opulent effects. We’ve rounded up 40 glistening gold nail designs below…

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Burgundy Nails

Burgundy nails are trending: here’s 16 manicures for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 4 November 2024

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures: the deep purple-red colour which returns as a seasonal staple. As leaves start to fall, coffee shops bring out their festive beverages and knitted jumpers dominate clothing choices, it’s clear the cozy season, along with its rich, deep hues, is well underway. The burgundy…

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Butter Nails

Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 31 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 22 September 2024

You may be thinking the pastel yellow hue often coined the ‘butter nails’ trend may be more of a spring manicure preference. However, celebrities, including A-list singe Rihanna, courtesy of trusted tech @jennynails, have been rocking the look this autumn, so why can’t we? Check out our roundup of 31…

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‘Brat’ green is summer’s latest colour trend: get involved with nail inspiration & products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 July 2024

Take a look at social media and it won’t be long before you are told that it’s a ‘brat summer’. Move over Barbie pink, summer 2024’s colour of the moment is ‘brat green’: a hue inspired by the release of British pop star, Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, Brat. Its…

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15 alternative Valentine’s Day nail looks

By Callie Iley | 28 January 2024

Fancy a darker nail design for Valentine’s Day? Fall in love with the dark side of nail styling with our roundup of 15 black Valentine’s nail looks…

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Blue abstract French tips

By Guest Writer | 14 January 2024

Glitterbels ambassador, Aimee Link of AllNails shows off how to create this cool-toned, trendy French design.   Products used: Brush On Builder in Cookie Cream Hema Free Gel Polish in Gentle White Hema Free Gel Polish in With A Bang Hema Free Gel Polish in White Hema Free Gel Polish…

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COURSE BITES: Semilac Hybrid Course

By Kat Hill | 30 December 2017

Course Details: Learn how to create a classic hybrid manicure the Semilac way. The course incorporates both theory and practical, with a theory booklet sent to student to study before the course. This ABT and Beauty Guild accredited training session is aimed at nail technicians wanting to up skill and learn about…

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Calgel adds warmth to winter nails with Tomorrow Can Wait collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 December 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd, distributor of Calgel, has unveiled the stunning four-piece ‘Tomorrow Can Wait’ collection. Available in 4g pots, the metallic Calgel hues include the regal plum hue, Dressed in Velvet – which has a subtle violet sheen – and the party perfect Champagne Kisses; a golden shade with subtle glimmer. Completing…

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FAVES OF 2017: Carol-Ann Beresford, Nails by Carol-Ann Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Carol-Ann Beresford, of Nails by Carol-Ann Louise, created these Disney-themed nails for her client’s holiday, who ended up getting engaged while in Paris. “This design showcases so many of my favourite techniques: extensions, ombre and freehand nail art. They are…

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FAVES OF 2017: Denise Strand

By Sophie Nutt | 29 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Denise Strand was inspired by Lucy Fell to create these nails featuring real snake skin – and when Lucy posted them on her own Facebook page, the set quickly became Denise’s favourite of the year. “I was and am very proud…

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Ease French application with new dip jar

By Helena Biggs | 29 December 2017

Ooh la la! The Edge Nails & Beauty has unveiled a French dip jar, affording easy smile lines when using the dip application technique. The dual ended product has a shallow compartment for a rounded smile line, and deeper end for an oval smile line for a crisp finish depending…

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FAVES OF 2017: Nicola Salmon, Body & Nails Mobile Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Nicola Salmon, of Body & Nails Mobile Beauty, revealed that, not only did these nails force her out of her comfort zone, but also helped a bride-to-be wow the in-laws at dinner. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 because…

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