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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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HEMA: What is it, why is it used in nail products & is it to blame for allergies?

By Katie Barnes | 5 November 2024

What is HEMA? HEMA, also known as 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate or hydroxyethyl methacrylate, belongs to the monomer family and is used as an adhesive in nail products. Having an adhesive property in the product is important to prevent service breakdown. When alternative ingredients are used, using a coarser grit file can…

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Celebrate Bonfire Night with 20 firework nail art looks

By Scratch Staff | 4 November 2024

Decorate nails with an explosion of colour and sparkle this Bonfire Night, taking inspiration from these firework-inspired designs.

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Luxe Gel UK nail brand celebrates opening of West Sussex showroom & store

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2024

European nail brand, Luxe Gel Professional, has opened its first store and showroom in the UK. Founded in Latvia in 2016 by Oksana Boitmane, the brand offers an extensive range of nail products, including gel polish, builder gel, essentials, an E-file and nail art tools. The brand director & nail…

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Nail techs: want to protect your skin from irritants? Get your hands on this plant-powered lotion

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 November 2024

As you tend to the handcare of your clients, do you take the time to look after your own skin? Whether you struggle with dry, sore skin due to overwashing, irritants in the nail space or environmental factors, Gloves In A Bottle can help. The brand’s lotion formula works rapidly…

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6 essential tips for nail techs to protect their physical health while working

By Lilly Delmage | 3 November 2024

Swiss beauty brand, Mavala, has offered its top tips for beauty professionals to protect their physical health and wellbeing whilst working demanding roles… In the beauty industry, technicians play a crucial role in boosting the wellbeing of clients. However, the brand has noticed the little focus shed on the wellbeing…

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What it means to have half moons on your nails

By Katie Barnes | 2 November 2024

Fingernail half moons are the rounded, white shadows at the base of the nails. The industry term for this is lunula, which is Latin for ‘little moon’. The place where each nail begins growing is known as the matrix. This is where new cells are made that will make up…

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