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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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2024 trend: 65 blue nail design ideas to inspire manicures

By Scratch Staff | 13 January 2024

In the Pinterest Predicts report 2024, the image sharing platform notes that ‘fun blue nails’ searches have risen by 260% in recent months, and forecasts that blue beauty and nail looks will make a statement on all skin tones in 2024, causing beauty enthusiasts to be anything but blue! Let…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sarah Painter, Glamour Beauty Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 31 October 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Sarah Painter, owner of Glamour Beauty Salon, has revealed that her clients have been asking for chic greys and baby boomer nails. “Everyday, clients as me for a nail look that ‘goes with everything’, and this is it! This twist…

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Simon Jersey

Win a new Simon Jersey uniform

By Kat Hill | 31 October 2017

To celebrate National Spa Week and the launch of its latest collection, Simon Jersey is giving beauty teams the chance to win a new uniform worth £500. The winner of competition will be able to create a new look for their team, with £500 to spend on the linen blend…

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Mark world vegan day with SpaRitual’s latest launch

By Helena Biggs | 31 October 2017

November 1 is World Vegan Day, so if you’re seeking a vegan product range to add to your portfolio, consider the latest launch from SpaRitual. The limited edition Earl Grey mani, pedi and body care range features a body masque, sugar scrub, oil salve and body soufflé – all 100%…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Beth Ward, Lunula Nails and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 30 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tactic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Meow! Beth Ward, from Lunula Nails and Beauty, created this black cat design with a feline feature nail. Beth used shades from Cuccio‘s Veneer range before adding…

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New plans to support beauty pros revealed by High Definition

By Helena Biggs | 30 October 2017

High Definition, the company behind HD Brows, has launched new initiatives designed to further support the salons and independent beauty professionals that invest in the brand. They include: An improved brow kit Replacing the previous kit included within the HD Brows training is the new Brow Start Up Kit. It includes almost double the…

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Gravity Defying Lashes

Lift lashes with new Gravity Defying treatment

By Kat Hill | 30 October 2017

The Eyelash Emporium has unveiled its new treatment – Gravity Defying Lashes. The lash lift and extends the lashes, straightening them at the root for an instant fuller effect. The treatment also sees an added lash tint to help create the look of mascara. Low maintenance for clients, lashes look defined…

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