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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Kat Hill | 15 October 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton has been wearing this dusky rose gold design – perfect for the change in season. “I’m currently wearing Gelish shade, Exhale,” Terri reveals. “It’s one of my favourite colours for autumn and goes well with so many tones.…

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Dazzle with three CND SHELLAC™ top coats for nails

By Kat Hill | 14 October 2017

Sure to enhance any CND SHELLAC™ shade and top off any mani or pedi with added style, CND has unveiled three effects top coats. Matte, Glitter and Pearl make up Alluring Trilogy: The Top Coat Collection. The Matte top coat seals colour with a velvety, silky smooth finish, while the Glitter…

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Bio Sculpture releases Mad Glamour Collection

By Kat Hill | 13 October 2017

Bio Sculpture has revealed The Mad Glamour Collection. New for A/W18 and now available, four new colours have been unveiled: 218 Shimmering Joy 219 Magical Merry-Go-Round 220 Shine Like A Disco Ball 221 Party Popper “The collection features four shades inspired by disco sequins, satin and glitter as seen on…

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OPI reveals updated GELCOLOR SYSTEM

By Kat Hill | 12 October 2017

OPI is to update its GelColor soak-off nail system with new base and top coats featuring ProHealth technology, new colourful bottles, an additional 7.5ml product size and an LED dual-cure light made with LG. The ProHealth Technology base coat and top coat help protect nails and shield manicures and pedicures from damage while locking…

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Control nail sculpts with Cuccio’s T3 Versatility Gel

By Helena Biggs | 12 October 2017

Are you a control freak? Sculpt and style nails your way with Cuccio’s T3 LED/UV Versatility Gel. Featuring cool cure technology, the gel boasts an ultra-thick viscosity, and does not slump or self-level during application. It features the strength and control of an acrylic and is odour free. Available in…

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Palms Extra adds He-Shi tanning brand to its portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 11 October 2017

Palms Extra has partnered with the 4 Beauty Group to supply salons and professionals with the He-Shi self-tan brand. Developed in 2004 by mother and daughter team, Hilary McMurray and Shelley Martin, He-Shi reveals moisture lock technology to keep skin hydrated to prolong a tan. Sisters, Alison Reeve and Kathryn…

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