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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+ gold manicures for a festive & fabulous 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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Waxperts

COURSE BITES: Waxperts Manscaping

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2017

Entry Requirements: This course is open to qualified Waxperts looking to gain the skills and confidence needed to deliver waxing treatments to the growing male market. Course Details: Scheduled from 10-4:30pm, this course covers intimate male waxing, as well as hair removal from the brows, ears, nose and torso. It is…

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#MANIMONDAY Leopard print nail art for short nails

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

We adore this overlay – as the leopard print-style design looks super-cute on short nails! Hannah Missen, a freelance nail tech from Leigh On Sea, Essex, used CND SHELLAC shades to create the look.  We love the pop of yellow – perfect for spring! Follow Hannah on Facebook, here.

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TECH TALK: Laura Wilson

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

We caught up with Laura Wilson, of Bellissima Nails, to learn more about her career and her rather quirky salon space…  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I first enrolled on an acrylic nail course in 2006 after admiring the work of another local tech/educator…

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MORGAN TAYLOR unveils new stamping kits

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2017

Stamp your way to speedy nail art designs in the salon with the latest launch from Morgan Taylor. The Designer Plates Nail Art Stamping Kits are available in geometric, floral and celebration themed collections. Each kit contains two stamping plates, with each plate including 14 designs, as well as sleeve…

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PERFECT EYEBROWS in seconds with Christian Faye

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

Christian Faye has revealed 24 Hour Brow Kits, designed to help you create perfect-looking eyebrows in seconds that last all day. Ideal to finish off a treatment or as a retail item, the water-resistant make-up stays on until it is removed with waterproof make-up remover. Each kit includes stencils and a…

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PROSECCO FLAVOURED nail polish launched by Groupon

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2017

Leading discount and deals website, Groupon, has revealed a limited edition prosecco-flavoured nail polish to commemorate Mother’s Day this Sunday, 26 March. Allegedly made with real prosecco, the site claims that the polish ‘smells and tastes just like the real thing’ – although warns that it is not edible, and should…

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