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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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GET SET for a carnival with Pure Nails

By Kat Hill | 22 May 2017

Pure Nails has added 12 new colours to its Halo Gel Polish range. The new Carnival Collection will ensure your nail styling is ready for the summer months ahead, comprising summer shimmers and sparkles. The collection sees: Calypso, a pinky coral Festival, a sunny yellow and pink glitter Celebration, a…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY Summer collection ready for pre-order

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2017

Magpie Beauty has announced its summer collection will be available for pre-order. The collection sees six new pastel glitter in a diamond, mirror effect in an ultrafine .008 size. The line-up includes Becky, orange Hannah, yellow Claire, green Sam, blue Emma, pink Lisa, purple The brand’s website states that the pre-order wait is  approximately two weeks. Place your order at www.magpiebeauty.co.uk

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kristine Toce has been wearing this funny feline look. “This nail look was for no particular occasion, but cats are my favourite animals,” Kristine explains. “I decided to treat myself with bit of nail art, as most of the time…

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How to maximising the social media offerings of your beauty business

By Guest Writer | 21 May 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to make the most of your social media platforms and posts… “Read all about it!” used to be called on the streets – as that was how we used to be enticed to buy a newspaper and find out about the…

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GET SET for summer with new NailFX soak off gel shades

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

Brighten up nail looks with the scorching new hues from The Edge. Five new soak off gel shades in the brand’s NailFX range include the striking sunshine yellow Amber, as well as Misty Blue, Green Envy, Pale Putty and Rosebud. Each of the shades afford a gorgeous, glossy finish that lasts around…

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JANE IREDALE international make-up artist to host UK master classes

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

Natalie Soto-Carlisle, leading international make-up artist for Jane Iredale, is to fly in from the US to host three exclusive master classes. Aimed at existing Jane Iredale skincare professionals, each class will deliver essential sales tips and make-up artist techniques, while proving that the professional salon business can thrive with…

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