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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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LEIGHTON DENNY unveils new collection

By Kat Hill | 11 May 2017

Leighton Denny Expert Nails will whisk you away to the exotic climes of lands faraway with the brand’s latest collection – Secrets of Souk. Comprising of six shades, the palette was inspired by bustling Arab bazaars and their bold and vibrant hues. The collection sees: Oasis of Mint, a cool toned green…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Beautifulea, Nottingham

By Kat Hill | 10 May 2017

Having been in the beauty industry for 12 years, Leanne Steel opened her home salon last year. With a name that represents both her passion for beauty and her own personality, the name ‘Beautifulea’ was the perfect play on words. “I took a risk but the first year has exceeded…

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KISS PRODUCTS hosts Absolutely Fabulous evening

By Kat Hill | 10 May 2017

It was a fun evening of cocktails, canapés, beauty and giggles as KISS Products and Alex Silver PR recently hosted an Absolutely Fabulous themed evening! Held at Covent Garden Hotel in the heart of London, guests had fun in the themed photo booth and sipped drinks, before being treated to…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training

By Kat Hill | 9 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and…

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How to perfect proper nail structure

By Katie Barnes | 9 May 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals the components of proper nail structure for a perfect nail finish… While a nail enhancement featuring beautiful embellishments and nail art may look good to the eye at first glace; if the enhancement’s foundation isn’t sound then it will not have…

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An insight into Bio Sculpture’s business development workshop

By Scratch Staff | 9 May 2017

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role…

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