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Milky white nails

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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Daylight Co Slimline 4 Lamp At Desk

Want to improve focus & aid precision at the nail desk? You need this Slimline Lamp from The Daylight Company

By Lilly Delmage | 1 October 2024

Improve your focus and aid precise nail styling with Slimline 4™ from The Daylight Company: a sleek, stylish and essential lamp for your nail space. Whether you’re snapping a nailfie for social media or creating intricate art on your client’s fingertips, great lighting is essential. Poor lighting can result in…

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Want to create bright Halloween nails? Here’s how to paint colourful skull nail art

By Guest Writer | 1 October 2024

Gems Nail Team ambassador, Nina Tully, reveals how to create this cute skull design, perfect for those seeking a bold Halloween nail look.

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Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome for nail techs: What it is & how to overcome it

By Lilly Delmage | 30 September 2024

Nail pros share their experiences with imposter syndrome and offer tips to help overcome it… Have you ever felt undeserving or that success is beyond your means? Perhaps you’ve felt like your career journey has been down to luck, or you’re worried that clients won’t return. These are all common…

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Hd Professional Nail Systems Brand Spotlight

Meet HD Professional Nail Systems: a brand dedicated to raising standards via award-winning education & products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 September 2024

What should pros look for in a nail brand? Products that help to elevate artistry, high-quality education and a passionate team behind-the-scenes are key qualities – and HD Professional Nail Systems ticks every box. Founder, Hazel Dixon’s career stems 18 years and she has an awe-inspiring collection of over 100…

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Casper the Ghost nail step-by-step – from an award-winning nail artist

By Guest Writer | 30 September 2024

Freehand nail artist, Gemma Dawson, has created this Casper the Ghost nail design and shares a step-by-step for the nail art.

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How to create this spooky stamped skeleton design for Halloween

By Guest Writer | 30 September 2024

Create this spooky stamped skeleton nail style using products from Moyra. www.moyrastamping.com

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