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Green Nails

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 Nails

‘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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50 blue nail art design ideas to inspire manicures

By Scratch Staff | 13 January 2024

Let nail handiwork be inspired by blue hues, courtesy of these designs…

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‘MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY’ revealed as the best thing about working in beauty

By Helena Biggs | 15 November 2017

Making people happy is the best part of the job for hair and beauty professionals, according to new research released by Direct Line for Business. The report also found that more than a quarter of hair and beauty professionals kick-started their career as a Saturday worker, and that 50% of pros followed…

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KURE BAZAAR reveals Super Base treatment polish

By Kat Hill | 15 November 2017

Kure Bazaar has bolstered its range of treatment polishes with the launch of Super Base. The polish can be worn either as a stand-alone treatment or under any Kure Bazaar colour. The formula is enriched with bamboo extract and vitamin E. The silicium from bamboo is concentrated at 1% and…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Claire’s Cabin Nails & Beauty, Dorset

By Kat Hill | 15 November 2017

Calm and cosy, the aim of Claire Parrett’s salon is to create an inviting space for her clients to indulge in. Based from a cabin in her back garden, the salon is the result of Claire’s hard work and ambition for a career in the beauty industry. “My cabin has…

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OFFER ODOURLESS, speedy nail enhancements with NSI Simplicité Polydip

By Kat Hill | 14 November 2017

Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 14 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, revealed that autumnal floral designs has been popular with her clients recently – matching high street fashion trends. “This design has been very popular this autumn as floral patterns are huge…

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NAIL PIERCING DRILL revealed by iZ Beauty of London

By Kat Hill | 14 November 2017

Keep up with Kim Kardashian’s pierced nail look, thanks to iZ Beauty of London! Allowing professionals to offer nail piercings for a quirky art addition, the brand has revealed the new Nail Art Drill. Featuring a woven and etched grip, the drill can be used to pierce a hole, allowing for…

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