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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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Coral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour

By Lilly Delmage | 6 June 2025

Seeking a vibrant colour for your summer nails? Coral is proving to be a popular choice at the nail desk. Blending orange, pink and red tones, clients can find a shade of coral that best suits them – whether bold and bright, or pastel and muted. This makes it a…

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CRYSTAL PARADE launches new crystal mix

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2017

Add to your crystal collection with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. The new Cute Mood colour mix features 200 Swarovski crystals in shades of light rose, rose, fuchsia, white opal and AB. The mix is designed to complement Swarovski’s Crystal Pixie product in Cute Mood, which contains a 5g…

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AMELIA LILY to perform at the Scratch Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2017

Pop starlet and former X-Factor finalist, Amelia Lily, will be performing at Scratch Magazine’s Summer Party in July. The pretty singer – renowned for her powerful vocals – will be sure to get the party started on 23 July at Tropicana Beach Club as she performs some of her Top…

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JANE IREDALE unveils new lip gloss shades

By Helena Biggs | 1 June 2017

Jane Iredale has launched three new lip gloss shades that are ideal for retailing. Made to capture the essential summer look, the new shades include Martini, a creamy beige, Pink Lady, a creamy pink and Hot Cider, a creamy gold. All three glosses are encased in the brand’s new-look packaging,…

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IZABELLE HAMMON reveals floral-inspired nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 May 2017

Izabelle Hammon has unveiled four pretty pastel nail shades; available in both Calgel for pros and iZ Nail Lacquer. Inspired by pretty flowers, Blooming Beautiful features Wild Sage, a light green, Forget Me Not, a powder blue, Lily Romance, a chalky pink and Wisteria Line, a pale purple with a subtle…

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INTERNATIONAL MAKE-UP artist holds Marvelbrow Masterclass

By Helena Biggs | 31 May 2017

An international make-up artist recently hosted a Marvelbrow Masterclass for 30 Training Solutions educators. Organised by Salon System, the event saw Kamanza Amihyia demonstrate how to contour brows using a combination of three shades to suit a client’s natural colouring. She also spoke about current trends, including the demand for…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Simply Gorgeous Beauty, Allestree, Derby

By Kat Hill | 31 May 2017

With its cool New York loft inspired décor, Derby-based Simply Gorgeous Beauty was founded by Melanie Lewendon. “The salon opened in 2011 after I had qualified at college,” reveals Melanie. “I worked in a room at the back of a cafe for one year, then renovated a second room in the…

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