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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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HEAT UP nail looks with Orly’s Coastal Crush summer colours

By Helena Biggs | 8 June 2017

Create nail looks that pack a punch this summer with the sizzling Coastal Crush collection by Orly. Encourage clients to be adventurous with the six shades, which include Summer Fling, a sunny coral, Under The Stars, a navy blue shimmer, For The First Time, a purple creme. The shades are…

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COURSE BITES: ASP Manicure & Pedicure Course, incorporating Signature Gel Polish

By Kat Hill | 8 June 2017

Course Details: This course for either beginners or experienced nail technicians that teaches basic and luxury manicure and pedicure techniques, service plans, and suggested treatment costs together with the application of ASP Signature Gel Polish. The course also covers the health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently. The course carries…

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HIGH DEFINITION launch brow highlighter

By Helena Biggs | 8 June 2017

High Definition has added to its award winning make-up range with its new Brow Highlighter product. Available in a universal shade to suit all skin tones, this waterproof pencil is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as Jojoba Oil, to cover any redness following the HD Brows treatment. What’s more, the…

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CREATE DESIGNS to stun with Crystal Parade & exclusive Scratch offer

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2017

Ensure your professional reputation sparkles with a helping hand from Crystal Parade.  The company stocks a variety of crystals that are perfect for accessorising both fingernails and toes, each available in different colours, shapes and sizes from brands including Swarovski, and Preciosa. What’s more, the company reveals the highlight sought…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nail Inspiration and Beauty, Swindon

By Kat Hill | 7 June 2017

Having started as a mobile technician, Kelly Web soon became busy enough to rent a room above a hairdressers. From this location, she was able to build a loyal client base and needed an additional technician too. Soon again, she found her business required more space again. “I moved into…

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How to create different nail shapes

By Katie Barnes | 6 June 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to create different nail shapes depending on your client’s request There are many different nail shapes that clients request and it is important to ensure that you are providing a structurally sound and durable enhancement with the correct form fit…

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