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Burgundy Nails

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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Cocoa Brown

Tanning brand to launch in Russia

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Tanning brand, Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter, is set to launch into Russia next month. Following the brand’s launch in Canada this month and the new venture into Russia, Cocoa Brown is planning to launch into three new markets in total before Christmas. “Never ever let anyone tell you to slow down,” enthuse founder…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Penny Smith, Beautifix

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Recently redecorated, Penny Smith at Beautifix has never felt more at home in her home salon. “I set up by myself two years ago after struggling within other salons, I started seeing client in my sister’s old bedroom. There was even a bed in there to start with! Two years…

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Crystal Nails Cool

Crystal Nails unveils cool gel top coat

By Helena Biggs | 16 August 2017

Offer super shine with this no-cleanse top coat from Crystal Nails. Ideal for enhancements including L&P acrylic and gel nails as well as using with 3-step and one step Crystalac, this top coat is of medium viscosity and non-yellowing. It cures in 1-2 minutes (LED) or 2-3 minutes (UV) and…

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Calgel

Colour-changing nail shades for summer launched by Calgel

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four new Calgel shades – that change colour depending on heat. The Out With the Tide collection features heat-reactive, colour changing properties – perfect for sun-seeker clients! The four gel shades are: Secretly A Mermaid – with its subtle shimmer, this deep turquoise turns to teal minty green…

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Faby I'm Faby collection

Faby launches spring/summer nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

Ensure you’re stocked with pretty pastel hues with Italian brand house, Faby, via Palms Extra. The 12 shades in the I’m Faby collection feature vibrant hints including also  Caribbean-inspired green, lobster hue and soft and playful tones such as pink, light lavender and pure pastel green, available in both lacquer…

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CEW panel Inclusive Beauty Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry

CEW discusses diversity in the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organisation hosted a panel discussion titled Inclusive Beauty: Embracing Diversity in the Beauty Industry, which focused on the diversity issues found within the beauty industry including race, gender and age. Facilitated by Christianne Cavaliere de Moncayo, CEO of the London College of Beauty Therapy, the…

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