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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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Is it nail mould? Katie Barnes explores greenies

By Katie Barnes | 19 July 2017

Award-winning nail stylist & educator, Katie Barnes, gets to grips with greenies… A problem that I have come across far too often in the industry is ‘mould’ on client’s nails – more commonly known as ‘greenies’. But is this really mould? Is it mould? ‘Pseudomonas’ are a common, run-of-the-mill bacteria…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Moore

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been requesting glittery encapsulated designs – which they’ve renamed ‘glass nails’! Since I completed my level three qualification, I have found that my personal style and client based lean towards sculpted and…

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MARGARET DABBS LONDON introduces Lower Laser Therapy

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

Footcare specialist, Margaret Dabbs London, has introduced a new treatment across its London, UK and Dubai clinics – Lower Laser Therapy. The treatment technique soothes a variety of ailments utilising lasers. Pain-free, the laser action is a warming sensation on the affected area and the settings are variable depending on the clinical…

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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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SPEEDY LASH SERVICES with Lash FX

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2017

Have everything to hand for a speedy service with the Lash FX Instant Russian Kit. This handy kit includes soft, ultra-fine lashes that are grouped together to create a full volume yet lightweight lash look The kit feature enough product for up to 10 sets and contains four packs of…

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COMMERCIAL PARTNER appointed at High Definition to support stylists

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2017

Strategic business expert, Martin Edwards, has been appointed as group commercial partner at High Definition. With over 10 years’ experience and knowledge in the beauty industry – at Schwarzkopf Professional, Aveda and Transform, Martin’s input has already seen the brand grow, with the addition of a new make-up course and the…

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