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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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Greater Manchester nail tech: Why I closed a bustling salon to open a home-based business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 March 2025

Nina of Wigan home salon, Nina Nicholson Beauty & Lecenté lead educator, shares why a huge career switch was the best decision she ever made… Nina Nicholson opened her first salon at the age of 18, and went on to acquire a larger premises a few years later. After building…

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L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system……

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Change & Transformation: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 5 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2025

The penultimate North America’s Star Nail Artist challenge called for fantasy nail styles, inspired by change and transformation. Sponsor brand, LECHAT, tested the structural capabilities and artistry of the 18 remaining contestants, and sent them each a product package to use to create five fantasy-style nails, at least four inches…

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Glitterbels to mark HQ launch with nail education event hosted by Annabel Maginnis

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 March 2025

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event running from 9-11 June 2025. Taking place on the opening week of the brand’s new HQ, pros that take part will be the first to receive education in the renovated church space, which features a nail bar, shop,…

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16 Aries nail art designs that are fiery & stylish

By Lilly Delmage | 21 March 2025

Zodiac nails are trending, and it’s time to celebrate Aries babies with fiery and bold designs. The Aries star sign typically governs from March 21 to April 19. So, if you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to draw…

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Lancashire manicurist: How I built a business & community by mentoring nail techs

By Hannah Beth Clayton | 20 March 2025

Hannah Beth Clayton, natural nail specialist, CND™ UK ambassador, educator & mentor, kickstarts her monthly online column by sharing her mentoring journey… Years ago, if you’d told me that I’d be mentoring and educating other beauty professionals, I probably would have laughed. Like most people in this industry, I started…

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