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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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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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D’s Nail Parlour, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2017

Located in historic Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, D’s Nail Parlour is a charming addition to bustling market town. Drawing inspiration from its surrounding, the salon’s décor is harmony with its building’s heritage. “The building was built in 1515 and retains many original features,” reveals owner, Donna Billings. Cosy with its warming wood…

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ROXANNE CAMPBELL reveals winter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 22 November 2017

Celebrity manicurist, Roxanne Campbell, has unveiled a winter collection of nail lacquers just in time for the festive season. The four-piece set consists of the shades Expensive Taste, Wine and Dine, Kiss Me First and Snow Fight. These include a dark brown hue, deep burgundy, bright red and an off-white lacquer. Offering…

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An evening with Pixie Lott at the KISS Products party

By Kat Hill | 21 November 2017

Last week saw the chance for myself and Sophie to party with Kiss Products’ ambassador, Pixie Lott, at the #PixieLottxKISS event. For the lavish party hosted by Alex Silver PR, guests were invited to the exclusive Cuckoo Club, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus. Members of beauty industry and bloggers…

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Nail anatomy: an overview

By Katie Barnes | 21 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up insight on nail anatomy… As a professional nail technician, it is paramount that you familiarise yourself with all parts of nail anatomy to ensure you are offering your clients a professional and thorough service. Understanding the purpose and growth…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 21 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, revealed that reds are increasing in popularity as Christmas draws ever-closer. “With the upcoming holiday season, red is becoming more and more popular among my clients. The colour red adds some brightness and pops…

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LECENTÉ announces Nataliya Al-Ta’ai as lead educator

By Kat Hill | 21 November 2017

Sweet Squared educator, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai, has taken on the role of lead educator for nail art brand, Lecenté. Nataliya will be making her debut by creating, organising and facilitating three special training days, alongside Lecenté co-founder, Maria Cientanni, for Lecenté UK and international educators. Nataliya will now be responsible for…

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