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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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Escape to the country with the earthy tones of these 8 Lecenté nail colours

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2023

Described as a ‘rural retreat in a bottle’, Lecenté has launched The Country Dreams collection: eight rustic gel polish shades, complemented by five spellbinding glitters. Inspired by picturesque landscapes and countryside serenity, the collection offers a set of staple, timeless Lecenté Create colours – from nudes to pinks. The Country…

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July Scratch Snap Winner

Check out the nail art entries making waves in July 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 31 July 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Connolly. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail designs inspired by ‘Undersea Adventure’ in the bid to win a prize from Nail Alliance. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Gelish master…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2023

By Callie Iley | 31 July 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Connolly. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail designs inspired by ‘Undersea Adventure’ in the bid to win a prize from Nail Alliance. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Gelish master…

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Insight: Understanding scoresheets from nail & beauty competitions

By Katie Barnes | 31 July 2023

To not be a finalist or winner in a nail competition or awards can leave you wondering what you did wrong and make you question your skills. As a competitor and judge, I would like to share my experiences… Recognition aside, simply applying for a nail award or being shortlisted…

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What the government’s policy change means for the cosmetics animal testing ban

By Guest Writer | 31 July 2023

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) explores what the government’s policy change means for the cosmetics animal testing ban… You may have seen media reports in May that suggested that animal testing of cosmetic ingredients could restart, following the result of a UK High Court ruling.  Shortly afterwards, the…

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15 common nail conditions & how to deal with them

By Callie Iley | 30 July 2023

Do you know what to do when you’re faced with a natural nail concern? Scratch shares expert advice and product recommendations for 15 common nail issues… Addressing the issue The natural nail is the foundation of any great nail enhancement, so knowing how to approach common issues if and when…

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