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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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Go platinum with NovaLash

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

Instantly water and oil proof, NovaLash’s Platinum Bond adhesives are sure to prove popular in the salon. Thanks to NovaLash, clients can immediately shower, swim and enjoy the steam room or sauna as soon as their extensions have been applied. Clients can also continue using their favourite oil-based products without affecting the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kass Dixon has found chameleon pigments have been popular with clients seeking a shimmery summer look. “Chameleon pigments have been so popular because they can go over anything, they are so versatile!” Kass enthuses. “My clients have been choosing them…

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High Definition announces new training manager for brows & make-up

By Helena Biggs | 21 August 2017

Experienced beauty pro, Rose Lonsdale, has been announced as High Definition‘s new training manager. She joins the brow and make-up brand with a wealth of commercial, beauty and education experience. Rose formerly worked as business development manager for Adel Aesthetics, and has worked with brands including Mint, Malmaison, Steiner, Crystal Spa and Bliss.…

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Turn up the heat with Jessica’s Neon Lights GELeration collection

By Helena Biggs | 20 August 2017

Wave goodbye to miserable weather and add a pop of colour to nails with seven additions to Jessica’s GELeration soak off gel polish colour collection. The vibrant hues are sure to catch attention, with a creme finish that’s perfect for fingers or toes – and that lasts up to 21 days.…

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Lecente Ombre

Lecenté reveals Pink and White Ombré Powders

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Lecenté has unveiled a beautiful way to create the baby boomer or faded French style. Available through Sweet Squared, the two new super finely milled opalescent powder can be blended to create an ombré effect. The powder boast a pearlescent shine and offer an elegant effect. In pink and white, the duo can…

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Sparitual Exhale

NSI and SpaRituals unveil new collection

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Embrace the nude nail trend with SpaRitual’s autumn/winter collection – Exhale. Available from NSI UK, the collection sees five new colours and a 2-in-1 treatment polish. The palette includes chic pink, mauve and grey tones, and names include: Calm Vitality Unleash Liberation Wisdom The shades’ formula features the brand’s ‘Advanced Oxygen…

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