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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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CREATE A calm environment with tranquility album

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2017

Transport your clients into a world of pure tranquillity with the new Power of Zen CD from composer, Stuart Michael. The perfect musical backdrop for your treatment room, the album features the finest tracks from Stuart’s best selling albums and offers listeners over an hour of harmonious instrumental sounds. It…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Alexandra Cassells

By Kat Hill | 25 April 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! “I think floral nails for spring will always be popular but the cooler colours and edgier designs keep it fresh and modern,” explains Alexandra Cassells. “My clients always look to me to give them something a little different, and…

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TECH TALK: Jenny Nagorski

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Jenny Nagorski discusses her nail career and reveals how it felt to be chosen by Sweet Squared and Lecenté to create designs with their products.  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I have to give credit to my parents for this. They know I’ve always…

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PIXIE LOTT announced as KISS products ambassador

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2017

Singing sensation, Pixie Lott, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador for KISS Products. The role will see her promote KISS nail and lash product ranges in 2017, and she has already given a glimpse of her favourite KISS nails in the video for her new single, Baby. Pixie posted…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Rebecca Abernethy, Matrix Nails and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars finalist, Rebecca Abernathy of Matrix Nails and Beauty, has been wearing this turquoise spring look. “I created these for a trip over to Poland to visit the Semilac head office and training academy,” Rebecca reveals, “I head over to learn more…

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IZABELLE HAMMON to hit the road with Calgel

By Helena Biggs | 21 April 2017

The team at Izabelle Hammon is calling on nail technicians to discover Calgel at one of its forthcoming road events. Due to take place in Inverness, Belfast and Brighton, the events will give visitors a chance to try the product in a relaxed, friendly environment. Calgel is a one-phase gel…

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