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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 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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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie Morris, Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie Morris, of Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty, created these icy blue nails after taking inspiration from other techs when looking for a wintery design. “I used Glam and Glits acrylic in Strut, and Blue Rain for the baubles on the ring…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 24 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Beautifully ornate, this majestic manicure comes courtesy of Kristine Toce. Pairing a glossy red hue with black glitter, Kristine also adds detail with curlicues…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Simone at The Nail Cabin

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Simone at The Nail Cabin, Lincoln, crafted this decant purple design. Using INK London’s Acrylink range as the base for her nail art, Simone then…

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Cuccio hosts Brazilian education event

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

Cuccio’s Marilyn Olemma Garcia recently jetted to Brazil for a three-day training summit. Educators, sales force and sub distributors gathered to focus on Cuccio’s Powder Polish, LED gel with fiberglass ranges, as well techniques and nail trends. “The Cuccio Effect has being growing the last three years,” Marilyn explains. “Now…

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Sweet Squared educators celebrate success & requalification

By Helena Biggs | 23 December 2017

Sweet Squared hosted its annual regional update training at its new HQ in Leeds to ensure that its ambassadors are continuing to train to the highest standards. Facilitated by global team CND member, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai and CND international education manager, Kelly Melanitou, this year’s training was attended by UK & ROI…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Rosie Watton, Nails By Rosie

By Kat Hill | 22 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Rosie Watton created this sparkling snowy look for her client’s Christmas manicure. With a base of Bio Sculpture Gel’s shade No. 1…

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