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Burgundy nails are trending: here are 15 manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2025

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red hue. The seasonal staple shade is trending throughout the fashion and beauty worlds, so we’ve rounded up burgundy manicures to inspire autumnal nail looks…

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25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink

By Scratch Staff | 19 October 2025

Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…

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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 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 from Instagram below…

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Dazzle with three CND SHELLAC™ top coats for nails

By Kat Hill | 14 October 2017

Sure to enhance any CND SHELLAC™ shade and top off any mani or pedi with added style, CND has unveiled three effects top coats. Matte, Glitter and Pearl make up Alluring Trilogy: The Top Coat Collection. The Matte top coat seals colour with a velvety, silky smooth finish, while the Glitter…

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Bio Sculpture releases Mad Glamour Collection

By Kat Hill | 13 October 2017

Bio Sculpture has revealed The Mad Glamour Collection. New for A/W18 and now available, four new colours have been unveiled: 218 Shimmering Joy 219 Magical Merry-Go-Round 220 Shine Like A Disco Ball 221 Party Popper “The collection features four shades inspired by disco sequins, satin and glitter as seen on…

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Control nail sculpts with Cuccio’s T3 Versatility Gel

By Helena Biggs | 12 October 2017

Are you a control freak? Sculpt and style nails your way with Cuccio’s T3 LED/UV Versatility Gel. Featuring cool cure technology, the gel boasts an ultra-thick viscosity, and does not slump or self-level during application. It features the strength and control of an acrylic and is odour free. Available in…

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OPI reveals updated GELCOLOR SYSTEM

By Kat Hill | 12 October 2017

OPI is to update its GelColor soak-off nail system with new base and top coats featuring ProHealth technology, new colourful bottles, an additional 7.5ml product size and an LED dual-cure light made with LG. The ProHealth Technology base coat and top coat help protect nails and shield manicures and pedicures from damage while locking…

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Palms Extra adds He-Shi tanning brand to its portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 11 October 2017

Palms Extra has partnered with the 4 Beauty Group to supply salons and professionals with the He-Shi self-tan brand. Developed in 2004 by mother and daughter team, Hilary McMurray and Shelley Martin, He-Shi reveals moisture lock technology to keep skin hydrated to prolong a tan. Sisters, Alison Reeve and Kathryn…

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Semilac celebrates presence in 200 UK nail & beauty salons

By Helena Biggs | 11 October 2017

UV Hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has revealed that more than 200 salons across the UK are now officially using its products, less than two years after launching on British soil. The company, which originated in Poland, is admired for its product – which claims to combine gel, nail polish and UV technology…

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