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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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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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SPEEDY LASH SERVICES with Lash FX

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2017

Have everything to hand for a speedy service with the Lash FX Instant Russian Kit. This handy kit includes soft, ultra-fine lashes that are grouped together to create a full volume yet lightweight lash look The kit feature enough product for up to 10 sets and contains four packs of…

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COMMERCIAL PARTNER appointed at High Definition to support stylists

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2017

Strategic business expert, Martin Edwards, has been appointed as group commercial partner at High Definition. With over 10 years’ experience and knowledge in the beauty industry – at Schwarzkopf Professional, Aveda and Transform, Martin’s input has already seen the brand grow, with the addition of a new make-up course and the…

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INK London unveils Acrylink

By Kat Hill | 15 July 2017

INK London has revealed its updated acrylic range – Acrylink. The duo system designed for both liquid & powder and dipping technicians; all Acrylink powders are formulated to be used not only with the range of monomers but also with the brand’s upcoming range of DIP’N’BUFF resins. The range see three monomers to suit the technician; the brand’s…

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ICE CREAM inspires gel polish collection from Saint Nails

By Helena Biggs | 14 July 2017

The glorious taste – and colour – of ice cream on a summer’s day has inspired the St Neopolitan collection from Saint Nails. Each featuring some sparkle, the collection is an assortment of 12 pastel and bold hues – ideal for holidays! The gel polish formula will last for the…

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ASK THE TEAM: Kat Hill

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2017

Ever wanted to know more about Team Scratch? Beauty intern, Amara Jarrett, quizzes assistant editor, Kat Hill, about her role, the industry and her love for nails… AJ: What is your role at Scratch? KH: I started working at Scratch in July 2015, so I’ve been here for two years…

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