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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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SWITCH UP your style with Buttercups

By Kat Hill | 13 April 2017

Ensure you’re stylish for the new season with the Spring/Summer options at Buttercups. Whether you opt for a new style or shade, ensure you’re polished and presentable for the warmer weather. Made from a breathable fabric, the elegant and fashion-forward styles stay crumple-free. With bi-strech fabric that moves with the wear, the…

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NEW SALON System lash range lands at Sallys

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Salon System has broadened its product portfolio with a new silky soft range of eyelashes. LashLux features three mink-style lash designs that lend eyes a wide-eyed effect while still being wearable. Quick to apply and remove, the lashes can form an add-on service or be sold to clients for at-home…

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INDULGE IN Cuccio Colour mini lacquers

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Cuccio has unveiled its spring/summer collection in miniature form; ideal for retailing! Each set contains a miniature version of every nail shade in the Positivity collection, along with a base and top coat. It’s ideal for gift hunting clients or for those looking to take lacquer on holiday. The colours…

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SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2017 – Meet the finalists

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Here they are; the talented 2017 finalists hoping to shine later next month and be crowned a Scratch Star.  Each year, the challenge gets tougher, as more and more entries amass for Scratch magazine’s industry awards – the Scratch Stars. Following a scrupulous first round of judging, finalists in each category…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nail Couture Nails & Beauty, Bingley

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

With its quirky decor and open-plan design, Nail Couture Nails & Beauty is a conversation starter – and its clients agree. “We are a very sociable salon,” enthuses owner, Cathy Lansbury-Palmer, “We created our unique trio pedicure station and reception area with this in mind. Clients love to talk and chat, as do we.…

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CUPID CRYSTALS adds to range

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

Cupid Crystals has unveiled a variety of new products As clients prepare to slip into sandals thanks to the warmer weather, the brand has launched a new Swarovski crystals pedicure collection – the Crystal Toes Collection. A mix of Swarovski SS12 and SS16 crystals, in rose, opal and Aurore Boreale…

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