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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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CHINA GLAZE teams up with My Little Pony for nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2017

Rein in some magic – it’s time to invest in a rainbow of shades with the My Little Pony x China Glaze collection. Featuring 12 new lacquer hues, the palette sees colours ranging from super-charged brights to pretty pastel crèmes and celestial, shimmering glitters. The shades are inspired by the…

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INK LONDON opens Scottish shop

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2017

INK London Nails has celebrated the opening of a trade-only shop in Scotland. Based at Notorious Nails Salon and Academy in Coatbridge, Scottish techs will be able to pick up their favourite INK London products; from ilac Hybrid Gel Polish to files and nail art supplies such as glitters. Catering…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty & Aesthetics Parlour, Colchester

By Kat Hill | 26 July 2017

Striking with its statement wall of mirrors, The Beauty & Aesthetics Parlour, in Colchester, is a home salon that is much more than a pretty face. Owned by Holly Whatling, the new salon is still in its first year. “I knew I always wanted to work for myself,” Holly explains. “I…

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NAIL EVENT: Nailympia London seminar, 28 July

By Helena Biggs | 25 July 2017

Are you thinking about stretching your nail skills and competing at Nailympia London 2017? Get your questions answered by a panel of experts, this Friday 28 July from 11-4pm. The panel includes Nailympia judges, Jacqui O’Sullivan, Alisha Rimando and Marian Newman, as well as organiser, Alex Fox of Scratch magazine.…

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SHOW OFF SHELLAC on new, stylish salon racks

By Helena Biggs | 25 July 2017

Show off your CND SHELLAC™ shades on a chic, eye-catching new rack. The branded displays offer an ideal storage solution for your power polish collectionand have been designed by US design expert, Tony Valentine. An add-on rack is available, holding up to 15 bottles, as well as a counter rack for…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Missen

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Missen’s clients have been going wild for leopard print designs! “Leopard print designs have been very popular with my clients this summer,” Hannah explains. “I think is the pattern is so fun and perfect for festivals, parties and holidays.…

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