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Burgundy nails are trending: here are 15 manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2025

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red hue. The seasonal staple shade is trending throughout the fashion and beauty worlds, so we’ve rounded up burgundy manicures to inspire autumnal nail looks…

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25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink

By Scratch Staff | 19 October 2025

Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 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 from Instagram below…

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CEW panel Inclusive Beauty Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry

CEW discusses diversity in the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organisation hosted a panel discussion titled Inclusive Beauty: Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry, which focused on the diversity issues found within the beauty industry including race, gender and age. Facilitated by Christianne Cavaliere de Moncayo, CEO of the London College of Beauty Therapy, the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Stacie Richardson

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Stacie Richardson is still finding the baby boomer design is proving popular with clients. “I think the design has been popular because they are so clean and classy looking,” Stacie enthuses. “I’ve also noticed a lot more nail technicians creating…

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Go holo with Ink London chameleon flakes for nail art

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2017

Add a new dimension to nail designs and catch the eyes of clients with four new pigments from INK London. Olive, Iris, Heather and Ivy are holographic chameleon flakes that are ideal for use with gel polish or L&P enhancements. They can also be use under MegaFlexi, INK Nails’ new…

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LCN to launch new permanent make-up and microblading shades

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2017

Permanent make-up artists and microblading pros can now offer an even better colour match for clients with new PMU luxury pigments. Made in Germany, the range includes colour for lips as well as seven microblading colours. The fluid consistency of the microblading shades allows for smoother application and each hue…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Kat Hill | 12 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing these Game of Thrones nails – just in time for the new series! “The reason for these nails is I am a massive Game of Thrones fan!” Jade reveals. “With the new series recently starting,…

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Scratch Stars winner teams up with Crystal Parade for nail art collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 August 2017

She had her work featured on the front cover of July’s Scratch magazine and scooped her second Scratch Star for Polish & Paint Artist of the Year in the same month – and now Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a Swarovski crystal collection. The Wonderland…

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