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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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HANDY LCN kit unveiled

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2017

LCN has unveiled the Your Nail Travel Buddy Natural Nail Boost Set. Whether you’re on holiday and break a nail or a client needs a speedy repair, the set is a handy addition to your handbag. It features a mini LED light unit and Natural Nail Boost products, including Clear…

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MINX COLLABORATES with Nails: Mastered to launch new collection

By Helena Biggs | 4 March 2017

Nail wrap specialist, Minx, has partnered with the Nails:Mastered programme to produce a collection of 16 unique nail wraps, available via Sweet Squared. A task was set on the programme by the team at Minx to create a wrap design, and 16 Mastered techs from across the globe had their designs chosen; six…

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NAILS INC launch new PRO products

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2017

Nails Inc has unveiled a series of handy products to add to its PRO line. Available to professionals via Salon Services, the products include Mighty Mask, a nail repair treatment, Drop & Go, rapid dry drops, and Cuticle Conditioner. Also added to the PRO line is Nail Warrior, a strengthening treatment…

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NEW DIGITAL learning solution launched for beauty students

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2017

VTCT and Cengage, an education and technology company, have announced a new premium and fully customisable digital solution for colleges offering courses in beauty therapy level 2 and 3. The Learning Path, accessed via the new MindTap platform or mobile app, guides students through the curriculum with reading and study…

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JESSICA REVEALS six nude shades in Silhouette nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 March 2017

Skin is in for spring, serving as the inspiration for Jessica’s upcoming colour collection. Silhouette comprises six pared down hues to suit all skin tones in a variety of creme and shimmer finishes. “Neutral nails showcase elegance and sophistication,” comments Jessica Vartoughian, founder and CEO of Jessica. “Silhouette’s flattering collection…

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SALON SERVICES to open second Liverpool store

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2017

The grand opening of Sally Salon Services’ second store in Liverpool is set to take place this weekend. On both Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th, the new Liverpool Lord St store will be offering a number of discounts for customers in the local area, including 25% off everything, exclusive key…

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