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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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COLORFUL CREATIVE PLAY™ collection revealed by CND™

By Kat Hill | 14 April 2017

CND™ has unveiled the next CREATIVE PLAY™ nail lacquer collection – Sunset Bash. Featuring eight super-charged summery shades, the collection sees a spectrum of purples, blues, greens and oranges in a variety of finishes. Colours (L to R) include : Tangerine Rush, Fuchsia Fling, Shady Palms, Express Your Em-oceans, Teal the Wee Hours, Skymazing, Barefoot Bash and Party…

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SWITCH UP your style with Buttercups

By Kat Hill | 13 April 2017

Ensure you’re stylish for the new season with the Spring/Summer options at Buttercups. Whether you opt for a new style or shade, ensure you’re polished and presentable for the warmer weather. Made from a breathable fabric, the elegant and fashion-forward styles stay crumple-free. With bi-strech fabric that moves with the wear, the…

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NEW SALON System lash range lands at Sallys

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Salon System has broadened its product portfolio with a new silky soft range of eyelashes. LashLux features three mink-style lash designs that lend eyes a wide-eyed effect while still being wearable. Quick to apply and remove, the lashes can form an add-on service or be sold to clients for at-home…

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INDULGE IN Cuccio Colour mini lacquers

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Cuccio has unveiled its spring/summer collection in miniature form; ideal for retailing! Each set contains a miniature version of every nail shade in the Positivity collection, along with a base and top coat. It’s ideal for gift hunting clients or for those looking to take lacquer on holiday. The colours…

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SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2017 – Meet the finalists

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Here they are; the talented 2017 finalists hoping to shine later next month and be crowned a Scratch Star.  Each year, the challenge gets tougher, as more and more entries amass for Scratch magazine’s industry awards – the Scratch Stars. Following a scrupulous first round of judging, finalists in each category…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nail Couture Nails & Beauty, Bingley

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

With its quirky decor and open-plan design, Nail Couture Nails & Beauty is a conversation starter – and its clients agree. “We are a very sociable salon,” enthuses owner, Cathy Lansbury-Palmer, “We created our unique trio pedicure station and reception area with this in mind. Clients love to talk and chat, as do we.…

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