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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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Venus Beauty & Hair, Tavistock, Devon

By Kat Hill | 2 August 2017

Tranquil and professional with its green and purple colour scheme, Venus Beauty & Hair was ten years in the making for owner, Kirsty Douglas. “I started Venus back in 2007,“ Kirsty reveals. “At the time, I was home based and working part time. As my business grew I rented spaces…

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Step up hygiene efforts with Mundo products

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2017

Ensure you’re stocked up on salon essentials and maintain high standards of hygiene with a helping hand from Mundo. The brand’s professional range provides a quick, easy and cost-effect way to ensure that your equipment and work environment is disinfected to the highest standard to reduce the risk of cross…

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HAIR & BEAUTY industries demand further regulation at Parliamentary launch

By Helena Biggs | 31 July 2017

Qualifications organisation, VTCT, and The Hair and Barber Council gathered leaders in the hair and beauty sector and UK politicians to launch its Skills Foresight and the case for Mandatory Registration reports in Westminster. It was emphasised that more needs to be done within government to recognise the value and diversity of…

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EMBRACE SEXY nail shades with Gelish’s Matadora nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 29 July 2017

Gelish has taken the bull by the horns and been inspired by Spain for its autumn/winter nail colour collection. Taking influence from the vibrant culture and scenery of Spain, the collection includes rich tones of navy, purple and red available in the soak-off gel polish formula, that lasts at least…

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JANE IREDALE unveils autumn make-up musthaves

By Kat Hill | 29 July 2017

Jane Iredale has unveiled its Naturally Glam collection for the autumn season. Perfect for retailing, the new four-piece collection sees Naturally Glam Eye Shadow Kit Gwen Pure Moist Lipstick Paris Just Kissed Me Lip Plumper Clearly Pink Pure Pressed Blush  The Naturally Glam collection will be available from September 2017 at www.janeiredale.co.uk. 

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OPI’S Pro Spa adds luxury to mani/pedi services

By Helena Biggs | 28 July 2017

Add a luxurious element to your hand and foot treatments with OPI‘s Pro Spa range. Created with the help of leading dermatologist, Dr. Zena Gabriel, Pro Spa features luxurious hand and foot products that have been inspired by facial skincare. The range sees a variety of products, including cuticle oil,Soothing Soak, Soothing Soak, Exfoliating…

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