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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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COURSE BITES: Hazel Dixon Gel Foil, Sand & Stones Nail Art Class

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

Course Details: This class is for existing nail technicians wanting to learn how to use the latest painting gels to create sand, stone and foil effects. Highly pigmented design gels make these designs easy to recreate over any type of nail extension and your clients will love this unique type of art. Course…

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THE ADVANCED NUTRITION PROGRAMME reveals environmentally friendly packaging

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2017

The Advanced Nutrition Programme has unveiled its new packaging, featuring 100% recyclable materials, in line with the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The supplement company believe the new packaging and brand identity is a reflection of its ‘history, scientific journey and values’ states managing director, David Alpert. “We committed to providing the highest…

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TOP TIPS: Marketing through nail photos

By Helena Biggs | 6 July 2017

“Seeing is believing, so one of the best ways to market your business is by showcasing before and after images that demonstrate the services your salon offers – and the quality of the results,” comments Heather Hughes, UK director at NovaLash. “Achieving the perfect before and after picture is one…

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Beauty marketing on a budget: 5 steps to success

By Guest Writer | 5 July 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to maximise your marketing success – even when your budget is limited One of the biggest issues with a new business is how to market when budget is an issue, so this month’s blog post is all about tips and tricks to…

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STEP INTO summer with Morgan Taylor’s Selfie collection

By Helena Biggs | 5 July 2017

Grab your girlfriends and perfect their selfies with the new colour collection from Morgan Taylor that’s sure to raise a smile. Featuring six shades – from a hot coral to bright pink and purple, the hues are sure to catch attention and are a must for summer holiday snaps. Each…

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SALON SERVICES kicks off beauty fundraising events for The Little Princess Trust

By Helena Biggs | 5 July 2017

Today, Salon Services kicks off a month of fundraising efforts for The Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real hair wigs for boys and girls during courses of chemotherapy. The company, a professional hair and beauty supplier, has been supporting The Little Princess Trust for five years, and has…

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