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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2025

Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…

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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+ gorgeous gold manicures for an opulent 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 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 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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30+ seasonal swirl styles to stay on-trend for AW23

By Callie Iley | 12 November 2023

Swirl nails were one of the hottest trends of the year, and they’re not going away as autumn approaches! Check out our roundup of swirl nails in autumnal tones below…

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Diwali: An insight into henna for hands & feet

By Scratch Staff | 12 November 2023

November 12, 2023 marks the main day of celebration of the five-day festival of lights – Diwali (also known as Deepavali). A festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, Diwali is embraced by many outside of its religious circle, as it’s a time to celebrate new beginnings and the…

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Want nails that dazzle? Add a little bit of Fairy Dust from Pure Nails

By Callie Iley | 11 November 2023

Transform nails into dazzling seasonal styles with Pure Nails’ Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat, Fairy Dust. Featuring mesmerising multi-coloured glitter to suit a range of sparkling seasonal looks, complete Halo Gel Polish application with the Fairy Dust Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat for a festive finish over any shade. Packaged in a…

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How your beauty business can make the most of the festive season

By Guest Writer | 11 November 2023

Maddi Cook, a salon business expert & owner of Boss Your Salon – which helps empower hair and beauty pros to price perfectly, set boundaries and grow without burnout – shares 8 ways for your business to thrive during the Christmas season. What’s that tinkling piano? Yes, it’s only November,…

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Amber nails: The glowing gemstone nail art that radiates autumn vibes

By Callie Iley | 10 November 2023

Fossilise fingertips with captivating palettes of glowing orange, warm brown, and glittering gold inspired by the amber gemstone, upgrading burnt orange hues with depth and dimension. Check out our roundup of 30 amber-inspired nail art styles below…

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Nail salon franchising: What you need to know & why it is an attractive option

By Chloe Randall | 10 November 2023

Are you considering franchising your nail salon – or do you want to benefit from an existing business model? A whopping 85% of franchises are still in business after five years, compared to just 38% of independent start-ups, according to online sales website, Franchise Local. For budding nail and beauty…

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