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40 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2025

This softer alternative to bright white nails uses sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 20 March 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…

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60 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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TRACYLEE PERCIVAL nails Rodarte show

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2017

Delicate and detailed floral nail designs walked the Rodarte runway at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. International nail artist, TracyLee Percival, created the floral nail look with Morgan Taylor lacquers and real flowers. Models walked the runway in whimsical clothing designs, served up by the duo behind the design house, Rodarte,…

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HIGH DEFINITION announces beauty business events

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2017

High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be…

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MYSTIC NAILS announces new distributor for England & Wales

By Helena Biggs | 2 July 2017

Top tech, Rebecca Orme, has been appointed as distributor for Mystic Nails products in England and Wales. The brand hails from Hungary as has been providing enhancement products and tools for nail professionals for a decade. The products are available now via www.nailsand.co.uk and include hard gel, soak off gel,…

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IBD SETS the destination with new nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 2 July 2017

IBD has unveiled its summer collection, featuring eight scorching shades that are sure to catch eyes this season. Aptly name Destination Colour, the bright new hues will be available in JustGel Polish, along with matching Advanced Wear Pro Lacquer and It’s A Match Duo Pack Buenos Dias Barcelona, a creamy…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kass Dixon has been wearing this ultra luxe rose gold design. “I created these for a family event,” Kass reveals. “I’m totally in love with rose gold at the moment and it gave me the perfect opportunity to do this…

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CATCH EYES with Magpie Beauty’s nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 June 2017

Get set for a summer of fun nail colour – as Magpie Beauty has unveiled some punchy additions to its brush-on gel colour range. Featuring quirky names such as Geez Louise and Loopy Lou, the shades are sure to catch attention, and include a bright sea blue, sweet violet, rich…

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