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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram…

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44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 1 July 2025

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use 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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Business and beauty therapy expert receives outstanding achievement award

By Helena Biggs | 28 December 2017

Gill Morris, who has been involved in the beauty therapy industry for over 35 years, has received an FHT President’s Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sector. Initially training at North Warwickshire College in Nuneaton, she was among the first wave of students to receive an IHBC…

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FAVES OF 2017: Nicola Salmon, Body & Nails Mobile Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Nicola Salmon, of Body & Nails Mobile Beauty, revealed that, not only did these nails force her out of her comfort zone, but also helped a bride-to-be wow the in-laws at dinner. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 because…

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NHF warns of ‘pain’ for salons following minimum wage increase

By Helena Biggs | 27 December 2017

The National Hairdressers Federation, which supports the hair, beauty and barbering industries, reveals that salons will be hit hard by the Budget announcement that wage rates will rise from April. Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed that the National Living Wage for over-25s is to rise by 4.4% from £7.50 to £7.83…

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FAVES OF 2017: Sarah Woodrow, Nailed It

By Sophie Nutt | 27 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Sarah Woodrow, of Nailed It, fell in love with these nails as they were the first set she created after committing to becoming a full time nail tech. “These are my favourite nails of the year as they are the…

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Semilac expands premises & announces franchise plans

By Helena Biggs | 26 December 2017

UV hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has invested £50,000 in a new distribution premises to help the business keep up with increasing demand. Five new jobs have been created by the company, which now sees its products in 230 UK salons. “The distribution team’s move to our new site in…

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MII Cosmetics reveals Supernova Gift Sets

By Kat Hill | 26 December 2017

Add some sparkle to your retail area with Mii’s Supernova Gift Sets from Gerrard International. The Glitter Glam Duo in Starlight set sees Mii’s Lavish Liquid Liner as well as the Supernova Glitter Glam Liner, featuring a fine iridescent sparkle. Two Matte Lip Trio sets are available – Vixen and Flirt – containing three Passion Matte…

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