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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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TROPICAL NAIL OILS make a splash thanks to Semilac

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2017

We’re feeling totally tropical as our Scratch Summer Party at Tropicana Beach Club is on the horizon – so we’re lapping up the range of tropical inspired manicure oils from Semilac UK. Complementing the brand’s collection of nail shades and accessories, the four fruity scented oils are ideal for hydrating nails and cuticles…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Becki Hobbs from Becki’s Beauty has been wearing this bright geometric design. “I created them using four of the new colours from the Gelish Selfie collection,” Becki explains. “I created the design by painting two nails with a white background and then…

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SHIINE WITH ASP T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

ASP has unveiled T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels. With a self levelling formula, these hard gels boasts an intense glittery and super high finish shine finish. Quick and easy to apply, the gel is odour free and also curable with LED as well as UV sources. The range sees three gorgeous glitter;…

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Marketing your beauty business: The Love Island Way

By Guest Writer | 21 July 2017

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals how to maximise your marketing success with five tips inspired by TV’s Love Island: Grafting Marketing is all about selling yourself – just like the contestants ‘sell’ their own traits to whoever they’re trying to ‘crack on’ with. We can take a lot from…

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COURSE BITES: Clean+Easy Intimate Waxing Course

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Course Details: Learn how to deliver intimate waxing to your clients in a dignified and professional manner. During the clean+easy Intimate Waxing training you will be shown how pre and post products can reduce pain and hair growth, easiest positions to work in, and hints and tips. Attendees will learn product…

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New pigment collection from BE CREATIVE

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Iconic nail artist, Sam Biddle, has added a new pigment collection to her Be Creative range, and it’s sure to add some drama to your nail designs! The All About The Drama collection sees new shades, including: Love Story, rose gold pink; Melodrama, muted lilac; Drama Queen, midnight blue; Cliffhanger, light…

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