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Burgundy nails are trending: here are 15 manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2025

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red hue. The seasonal staple shade is trending throughout the fashion and beauty worlds, so we’ve rounded up burgundy manicures to inspire autumnal nail looks…

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25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink

By Scratch Staff | 19 October 2025

Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 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 from Instagram below…

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Enhanced by Hannah

SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Enhanced by Hannah, Tipton

By Kat Hill | 8 November 2017

“Life is for living,” Hannah Bell states, “Grasp what makes you happy.” Living by those wise words, Hannah is living out her ambition with the recent opening of her salon. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, Hannah had to overcome some personal challenges. “This a new…

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FAMOUS NAMES reveals IBX Boost to help protect nails

By Kat Hill | 7 November 2017

Famous Names – the creator of the IBX system – has revealed a new addition to its range of professional products. The IBX Boost System creates a flexible yet strong coating that can be applied as natural nail overlay for strength or as a protective coating under other nail services.…

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How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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Keron Finney Trending Tuesday

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Keron Finney , Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 7 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Keron Finney, owner of Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty revealed that the marble effect nail design has been popular with her clients recently. “The design was achieved by double or triple dipping the acrylic bed and using it wet,…

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SOAK OFF & SOOTHE with new NSI remover for nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2017

NSI has unveiled its Soothing Soak Off Remover, designed to help soak off L&P acrylic and gel enhancements without drying the skin or cuticles. Formulated with vitamins C & E, this product remover gently removes product and is available in two sizes; 8oz and 32oz. Get your hands on it via www.nsinails.co.uk

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Zoya Party Girls Collection

ZOYA RELEASES Party Girls collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2017

Zoya has revealed its 2017 winter collection – Party Girls – available through Super Nail and Beauty. Seeing a variety of finishes and tones, the 12-piece collection is also available as two retail-ready six-piece sets. The first features golds, reds and pinks with the colours Nadia, Solstice, Tawny, Ming, Fallon and Sheri. While the second sees sultry shades including dark…

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