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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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VOESH LAUNCHES manicure and pedicure products in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2017

VOESH, a New York-based ethical beauty brand, has launched its Collagen Gloves & Socks and Pedi In A Box in the UK. Designed with salons in mind, the Collagen Gloves & Socks are pre-loaded with 16ml of vitamin E and a collagen emulsion that penetrates and moisturises the skin. What’s…

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#TRENDING TUESDAY, Lisa Johnson, of Ultimate Goddess

By Kat Hill | 31 January 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nails desks! Lisa Johnson, owner of Ultimate Goddess in Doncaster has found her clients have been asking for grey tones to complement and contrast. “I think grey has become a classic colour for nails,” Lisa enthuses. “It is neutral and therefore…

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This is why nail primer is so important

By Katie Barnes | 31 January 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, explores the two types of primer and their importance… Proper preparation of the nail plate – including the application of primer – can help eliminate service breakdown. Improper use of primer however, could cause skin and nail problems. Applying too much primer can also affect…

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REVIEW: LoLa Designer Brows by Lash Perfect

By Kat Hill | 30 January 2017

I was invited to the Lash Perfect Lash Bar to try out the LoLa Designer Brow treatment, and the team at the Lash Perfect Lash Bar in London ombined the brand’s LoLa Brow service with the Brow Perfect treatment. When I arrived, I was ushered downstairs to a private and calm…

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GRAFTON INTERNATIONAL expands education team

By Kat Hill | 30 January 2017

Graftons International has welcomed Joanne McGovern as an educator for all of its brands. Joanne has been in the beauty industry for 13 years, working as a therapist in salons as well as owning her own business. Most recently, Jo worked for a lash brand as a trainer in addition…

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

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty has been wearing this magical look inspired by Harry Potter! “For this look, I started by enhancing my nails to my preferred length with CND BRISA™ gel,” Jade explains. “Next, I painted my nails…

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