COLOUR FOCUS

Neon lead Image courtesy of Instagram.com/rushedbyb_

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…

Read More
Butter nails header

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…

Read More
Milky white nails

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…

Read More
Aug 25 low res scratch cover

Read the latest issue

Karen brown nails

FAVES OF 2017: Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City

By Sophie Nutt | 26 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City salon, revealed that her favourite nail design is the one that she created for her client who was jetting off to Las Vegas. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 as Las Vegas…

Read More
Kristine toce copy

FESTIVE FANCIES: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 24 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Beautifully ornate, this majestic manicure comes courtesy of Kristine Toce. Pairing a glossy red hue with black glitter, Kristine also adds detail with curlicues…

Read More
Jodie morris

WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie Morris, Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie Morris, of Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty, created these icy blue nails after taking inspiration from other techs when looking for a wintery design. “I used Glam and Glits acrylic in Strut, and Blue Rain for the baubles on the ring…

Read More
Liza smith 15yrsjpg

Sweet Squared educators celebrate success & requalification

By Helena Biggs | 23 December 2017

Sweet Squared hosted its annual regional update training at its new HQ in Leeds to ensure that its ambassadors are continuing to train to the highest standards. Facilitated by global team CND member, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai and CND international education manager, Kelly Melanitou, this year’s training was attended by UK & ROI…

Read More
Simone at the nail cabin copy

FESTIVE FANCIES: Simone at The Nail Cabin

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Simone at The Nail Cabin, Lincoln, crafted this decant purple design. Using INK London’s Acrylink range as the base for her nail art, Simone then…

Read More
Cuccio brazil

Cuccio hosts Brazilian education event

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

Cuccio’s Marilyn Olemma Garcia recently jetted to Brazil for a three-day training summit. Educators, sales force and sub distributors gathered to focus on Cuccio’s Powder Polish, LED gel with fiberglass ranges, as well techniques and nail trends. “The Cuccio Effect has being growing the last three years,” Marilyn explains. “Now…

Read More