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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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Know the nail mail regulations

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2017

There were some recent changes made to the postal system that you need to know if you’re putting nail products through the post. Whether you’re posting out retail sales to clients or a just lacquer lover, failing to comply with the guidelines could even see your parcel disposed of. Save…

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CREATE PRETTY pedicures with decorative toe separators

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2017

Add a touch of intrigue and fascination to your pedicure service with Dip Into Pretty pedi spacers. Cushioned and comfortable, the silicone toe separators are ideal for salon or at-home use, allowing for easy mobility to prevent polish smudges. Available in packs featuring two large spacers and two small spacers,…

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PROSPA by OPI to launch in May

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2017

OPI has revealed its luxurious ProSpa collection, a line of products for hands and feet – inspired by facial skincare. Available from May, the range has been developed with a world-renowned dermatologist, borrowing practices from facial skincare, including formula technologies, forms and ingredients, to deliver the ultimate in moisturisation, protection and prevention. “Salons…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY launches gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2017

Magpie Beauty, a brand renowned for its nail art glitters, has revealed its own gel polish collection. The range includes All About The Base, a base coat, Let It Shine, a glossy top coat, and more than 25 gel polish shades, including black, white and everything in between. For best…

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MULTI-TASK with new pedi & lash chair from Cosmetronic

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2017

Hair and beauty equipment supplier, Cosmetronic, has launched a new chair – ideal for both pedicure and lash services. Available in black, white and grey, the Lumina pedicure chair is a simple solution to a stylish, unplumbed compact pedicure chair. The centre section slides out for storage and it features…

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THE LONDON School of Make-Up reveals new statistics

By Helena Biggs | 20 March 2017

If you’ve been debating whether to add make-up services to your repertoire, then you might wish to take note of the following statistics… In a survey of more than 2,000 UK individuals, The London School of Make-Up found that 36% of people wear a full face of make-up on a…

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