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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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SAKS unveils new ‘Beauty Squad’

By Kat Hill | 14 May 2017

Hair and beauty salon group, Saks, has announced the line-up of a new ‘Saks Beauty Squad’, which sees five salon owners that will work with the group. The team is complied of experts in every aspect of beauty, from hands-on treatments to running successful beauty salons. As well as overseeing…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Emma Brock

By Kat Hill | 14 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Brock has been wearing this futuristic linear design. “I created this design with the CND SHELLAC shade, Peacock Plume,” Emma explains. “I then cut strips of Minx to suit and apples down the centre of the nail. I sealed…

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SIZZLE & SPARKLE with Lecenté summer glitters

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

Lecenté has unveiled eight summery glitter shades; ideal for funking up nail designs for holiday season. The sparkling new collection contains two Ultra Fine Glitters, two Iridescent Glitters, two classic Chromes and two Chameleon Chromes. From Boyfriend Blue to Girlfriend Pink and Copper Chrome to Purple Chameleon Chrome this collection…

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HIGH DEFINITION reveals future brow training dates

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2017

High Definition has announced its brow training dates for May and June. Open to everyone, the two-day training course covers the skills needed to master the unique High Definition Brows experience. Classes are held at the brand’s state-of-the-art academies in Leeds, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, and at an exclusive pop-up…

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LEARN SUMMER DESIGNS with Brillbird

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2017

Want to try your hand at these designs and glean expert tips? Brillbird educator for South West, Neringa Alsauskiene, is inviting technicians to a Summer Party Design in Bristol. On June 11, Neringa will teach you how to create effective salon designs by using different techniques. Running 10am – 4pm, on completion of them attendees…

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COURSE BITES: Tantruth Extreme Body Contouring Course

By Kat Hill | 11 May 2017

Course Details: Learn how to contour and shade the body to define muscles, giving the appearance of a slimmer, toned and celebrity tanned look. Attendees will learn about of body sculpting, contouring and shading, and celebrity tanning techniques, as well explore the Tantruth brand and products. The course is worth 3 CPD hours and points. Duration:…

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