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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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UK NAIL TECH 2017 winners revealed at Beauty UK

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2017

The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail Art and UK Student Nail Tech.   The results are: Student Tip & Overlay 1st Kelly Svesen 2nd Megan Bullock…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Valentine

By Kat Hill | 23 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Valentine has found her clients have been requesting chameleon glitters. “This type of glitter is beautiful to look at,” Toni explains. “They change colour in different lights, giving of two designs in one. I’ve found they always become…

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ALL THAT JAZZ launches Utopia collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 May 2017

All That Jazz is taking clients on a whirlwind journey to paradise destinations with the launch of its new collection. Utopia features four exotic nail shades that have each been designed to spark different daydreams. The shades are as follows: Dubai – a fiery hot red to evoke visions of…

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GET SET for a carnival with Pure Nails

By Kat Hill | 22 May 2017

Pure Nails has added 12 new colours to its Halo Gel Polish range. The new Carnival Collection will ensure your nail styling is ready for the summer months ahead, comprising summer shimmers and sparkles. The collection sees: Calypso, a pinky coral Festival, a sunny yellow and pink glitter Celebration, a…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY Summer collection ready for pre-order

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2017

Magpie Beauty has announced its summer collection will be available for pre-order. The collection sees six new pastel glitter in a diamond, mirror effect in an ultrafine .008 size. The line-up includes Becky, orange Hannah, yellow Claire, green Sam, blue Emma, pink Lisa, purple The brand’s website states that the pre-order wait is  approximately two weeks. Place your order at www.magpiebeauty.co.uk

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kristine Toce has been wearing this funny feline look. “This nail look was for no particular occasion, but cats are my favourite animals,” Kristine explains. “I decided to treat myself with bit of nail art, as most of the time…

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